Lightning training camp, IceFest schedules

Training camp is Sept. 16-24 at the St. Pete Times Forum, after which the team flies to New York for a preseason game against the Rangers and then on to Europe. The first practice day on the ice is Sept. 17. Sessions are open to the public Sept. 17-19 and Sept. 21 only. Parking is free in the west lot. Players will sign autographs after their respective squads practice. IceFest is Sept. 21. That schedule is below.

Here is the training camp schedule (subject to change):

Sept. 16: Players report for physicals and testing, 9 a.m.

Sept. 17: Team Black 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.; Team White noon – 3 p.m.

Sept. 18: Team Black & Team White 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. (Scrimmage 10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.).

Sept. 19: Team Black & Team White 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. (Scrimmage 10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.).

Sept. 20: 11:30 a.m. pregame skate in Pittsburgh; game, Mellon Arena, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 21: Team Black 11 a.m. – noon; Team White 12:15 – 1:15 p.m; Lightning IceFest.

Sept. 22: 10:30 a.m. pregame skate; game vs. Penguins, St. Pete Times Forum, 7:30 p.m. 

Sept. 23: 10:30 a.m. pregame skate; game vs. Rangers, St. Pete Times Forum, 7:30 p.m. 

Sept. 24: Practice, 10 a.m.

Sept. 25: 11:30 a.m. pre-game skate in New York; preseason game, Madison Square Garden, 7 p.m.

IceFest:

The Chrysler/Jeep Plaza will host numerous activities Sept. 21 including DJ Coz from 10 a.m. - noon and the live band, Betty’s Not a Vitamin, from noon - 4 p.m.  Also on the plaza will be a surf simulator ride, the human joust, a bungee trampoline, a rock climbing wall, a carnival tent midway, human foosball, face painting, street hockey and more.  Numerous local radio stations will also be on hand on the plaza. Free parking is available in the VIP West lot.

10 a.m. – IceFest Opens

10 a.m. - noon – DJ Coz performs on the Chrysler/Jeep Plaza

11 a.m. - noon – Team Black practice

Noon - 4 p.m. – Betty’s Not a Vitamin performs LIVE on the Chrysler/Jeep Plaza

12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. – Team White practice

12:45 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. – Team Black autographs

2 p.m. - 3 p.m. – Team White autographs

4 p.m. – IceFest concludes.

   

Comments

[Tackleberry]

This is in from THN:
It shouldn’t come as much of a surprise, but the Tampa Bay Lightning will name Vincent Lecavalier their captain sometime in the coming weeks, a Bolts official told The Hockey News.

Its about time! It was either V4 or MSL.

Cant wait to get back from Qatar. Who would have thought that Qatar has a mall with an Olympic size skating rink. Should have brought my skates.

[Twinebulge]

No skating at Ice Fest this year?

[Boltflasher]

Hallelujah! its almost here...

[Hockey Chic]

OK glad to see there is a schedule makes it a little easier to possibly attend given we all work during the week.

Looking forward to seeing the new faces of the Bolts. Really want to see Stamkos. I also want to see Roberts as he is considered old in hockey standards. lol I am not sure what that makes me but I am looking forward to the start of a new hockey season with the Bolts!!

Breaking the Rosies out. Go Bolts!!!

[Boltning]

Admission is free to practices and IceFest.

[Jen]

I looked at the main website and can't find anything regarding the cost for these September events. The post said that parking is free but is the event free as well? I have never been before. Where can I locate this information?

[Stacey]

Though I agree that that the atmosphere at the ISF was great, I am OK w/ this move. Last season I drove all the way to Brandon (from St. Pete) just to be told "sorry, we're full." That sucked. Give it a chance. I just want hockey; I don't care WHERE they hold camp!

[Jeramee]

I was shocked to hear that training camp will not be at The Ice Sports Forum this year. I really enjoyed the up close and personal experience of the Brandon facility. I will keep an open mind about the new training camp and icefest but I hope this isn't just another way to rip fans off. Is there an admission fee? The training camp in Brandon was always free! I do understand the concept though. The event was growing in popularity to the point that it had outgrown the Ice sports forum. Parking is a problem there even for amature games and open public skates. It was always very crowded at the ISF and seating is very limited. I did enjoy, however standing right next to the glass while watching the scrimmage games. I hope that atmosphere is there at the sptf. I guess we will see.