Okay, this has been a forgettable season for the Tampa Bay Lightning. They fired new coach Barry Melrose just 16 games into the season and the team has been eliminated from the playoffs. Vinny Lecavalier even went ahead and had wrist surgery to end his season early. But professional hockey is still fun to watch, and seeing it live is very different from seeing it on television. It’s a great experience.
And now, with the season winding down, you can see the team play Tuesday night for just $5. All you have to do is bring an old phone book to be recycled (do you even use those anymore?) to the PROSHRED truck at the plaza and you get a terrace-level ticket at a bargain price. It’s a great opportunity to see the team in action even if there won’t be any playoff games this year. The games are still fun so why not support the Lightning in one of their last home games? Besides that, the Pittsburgh Penguins are in town and you’ll get to see one of the league’s best players in Sidney Crosby. And did I mention that tickets are $5?
If all that’s not enough, it’s also Fan Appreciation Week. They have posters, special autograph opportunities and bands playing on the plaza. The game starts at 7:30 but the fan events begin at 4. If you’re going to see the team play, it’s the last week and a great price. Give it a try.
For more information, visit lightning.nhl.com.
This article appears in Apr 1-7, 2009.