TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING

BY ERIK ERLENDSSON

OWNERSHIP JEFF VINIK FOR MORE THAN a decade, Jeff Vinik has been at the forefront of the Tampa Bay Lightning’s success while fulfilling his promise to turn the franchise into a world-class organization. The on-ice success has included two Stanley Cups, four Eastern Conference championships and seven trips to the East final under Vinik’s ownership. The Lightning have sold out every game since 2015, not including the COVID seasons, with a still-active streak of nearly 400 consecutive contests. Under Vinik’s ownership, the team has transcended the sports scene in the community through charitable acts and donations, most prominently the Community Hero program, which grants $50,000 each home game to a local charity organization or individual. During the recent storm damage caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton – both of which affected the Tampa…

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The Hockey News (Digital) - 1 Issue, Money & Power 2025

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