It’s clear that the 2020 college football season will not be the same as it has been in past years. The Florida Gators have announced how they will handle the season, their fans and traditions.
First, the rules set up for Ben Hill Griffith Stadium were handed down to the school. The 88,000 seat sttadium will be limited to 17,000, or roughly 1/5 it’s capacity. Masks will be required for all fans when they enter the stadium, during the entire game, and when they leave. The only time fans will be permitted to remove masks are while eating or drinking. Anyone not following face covering guidelines will risk loss of ticket privileges.
According to FloridaGators.com, other rules set down by the governing body, the University Athletic Association, include the cancelling of certain
Florida Gators football traditions:
- No Tailgating on campus
- Gator Walk will not occur in 2020
- Gator Walk Village is not being set up for 2020
- No Gators Fan Fest
- No Spirit Teams on the sidelines
While inside the stadium, these health safety protocols were announced:
- Signage inside the stadium will list guidelines and enhanced cleaning procedures
- Physical distancing will be required entering and leaving the stadium
- Hand sanitizer stations will be placed throughout the stadium
- Strict physical distancing of six feet between groups will be asked of fans
- Mobile ticketing will be used to keep contact to a minimum
The five regular season HOME games for the Florida Gators are:
October 3: South Carolina
October 17: LSU
October 24: Missouri
November 14: Arkansas
November 28: Kentucky
Here’s the press release from the University of Florida. The release notes that there is not yet an update on the Florida/Georgia game.
Lightning 2004 Memories
While we’re in the sporting mood, here are some great photos of the Stanley Cup winning team at the “St. Pete Times Forum” with appearances by Elvis impersonators, Alexander Ovechkin and Hulk Hogan!?
Stanley Cup Finals: Flames v Lightning
ShareLightning fan Andreas Asp holds up a sign as the Calgary Flames take on the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game two of the 2004 NHL Stanley Cup Finals on May 27, 2004 at the St. Pete Times Forum in Tampa, Florida. The Lightning defeated the Flames 4-1. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
Stanley Cup Finals: Lightning v Flames
ShareA Tampa Bay Lightning fan cheers her team on against the Calgary Flames during the first period in game seven of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals on June 7, 2004 at the St. Pete Times Forum in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Dave Sandford/Getty Images)
Lightning v Flames, Game 7
ShareVincent Lecavalier #4 of the Tampa Bay Lightning raises the the Stanley Cup over his head in the locker room after the victory over the Calgary Flames in Game seven of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals on June 7, 2004 at the St. Pete Times Forum in Tampa, Florida. The Lightning defeated the Flames 2-1. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Stanley Cup Finals: Flames v Lightning
ShareHead coach John Tortorella of the Tampa Bay Lightning shouts out instructions to his team in game one of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals against the Calgary Flames on May 25, 2004 at the St. Pete Times Forum in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Dave Sandford/Getty Images)
Stanley Cup Finals: Lightning v Flames
ShareJarome Iginla #12 of the Calgary Flames gets into a fight with Vincent Lecavalier #4 of the Tampa Bay Lightning in game three of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals on May 29, 2004 at the Pengrowth Saddledome in Calgary, Canada. (Photo by Dave Sandford/Getty Images)
Lightning v Flames, Game 7
ShareCory Sarich #21 of the Tampa Bay Lightning drinks from the Stanley Cup in the locker room after the victory over the Calgary Flames in Game seven of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals on June 7, 2004 at the St. Pete Times Forum in Tampa, Florida. The Lightning defeated the Flames 2-1. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Stanley Cup Finals: Lightning v Flames
ShareThousands of fans that couldn't get tickets, watch the Calgary Flames take on the Tampa Bay Lightning from outside the St. Pete Times Forum in game seven of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals on June 7, 2004 at the St. Pete Times Forum in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Doug Benc/Getty Images)
Stanley Cup Finals: Lightning v Flames
ShareMartin St. Louis #26 and Ruslan Fedotenko #17 of the Tampa Bay Lightning congraulate teammate Brad Richards #19 after Richards scored a goal in the second period against the Calgary Flames in game six of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals on June 5, 2004 at the Pengrowth Saddledome in Calgary, Canada. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)
Stanley Cup Finals: Lightning v Flames
ShareA pair of Elvis impersonating Calgary Flames' fans pose outside the Pengrowth Saddledome before the start of game six of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals between the Calgary Flames and Tampa Bay Lightning on June 5, 2004 in Calgary, Canada. (Photo by Dave Buston/Getty Images)
Stanley Cup Finals: Lightning v Flames
ShareVincent Lecavalier #4 of the Tampa Bay Lightning is treated by medical personel after taking a hard hit from Ville Nieminen #24 of the Calgary Flames during the third period in game four of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals on May 31, 2004 at the Pengrowth Saddledome in Calgary, Canada. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)
Stanley Cup Finals: Flames v Lightning
Share(L-R) Top prospects Alexander Picard of Lewiston MAINEiacs, Andrew Ladd Calgary Hitman, Alexander Ovechkin of Dynamo Moscow, Cameron Barker of Medicine Hat Tigers and Al Montoya of the Universtiy of Michigan before the Calgary Flames take on the Tampa Bay Lightning in game two of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals on May 27, 2004 at the St. Pete Times Forum in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
Stanley Cup Finals: Lightning v Flames
ShareVincent Lecavalier #4 of the Tampa Bay Lightning celebrates with the Stanley Cup in the locker room after defeating the Calgary Flames in game seven of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals on June 7, 2004 at the St. Pete Times Forum in Tampa, Florida. The Lightning won the Stanley cup by defeating the Flames 2-1. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Stanley Cup Finals: Flames v Lightning
ShareAndrew Ference #21 of the Calgary Flames and Cory Stillman #61 of the Tampa Bay Lightning fight in the third period in game two of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals on May 27, 2004 at the St. Pete Times Forum in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)
Stanley Cup Finals: Flames v Lightning
ShareA Lightning fan holds up a sign as the Calgary Flames take on the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game two of the 2004 NHL Stanley Cup Finals on May 27, 2004 at the St. Pete Times Forum in Tampa, Florida. The Lightning defeated the Flames 4-1. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
Stanley Cup Finals: Lightning v Flames
ShareThe Tampa Bay Lightning celebrate after teammate Martin St. Louis #26 scored the team's game winning goal during the second overtime in game six of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals on June 5, 2004 at the Pengrowth Saddledome in Calgary, Canada. The Lightning won 3-2. (Photo by Jeff Vinnick/Getty Images)
Stanley Cup Finals: Lightning v Flames
ShareCalgary Flames fans gather outside the arena before the start of game three of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals against the Tampa Bay Lightning on May 29, 2004 at the Pengrowth Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)
Stanley Cup Finals: Lightning v Flames
ShareVincent Lecavalier #4 of the Tampa Bay Lightning poses with professional wrestler Hulk Hogan and daughter Brooke after defeating the Calgary Flames 2-1 to win game seven of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals on June 7, 2004 at the St. Pete Times Forum in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Dave Sandford/Getty Images)
Stanley Cup Finals: Lightning v Flames
ShareThe Tampa Bay Lightning congratulate teammate goaltender Nikolai Khabibulin #35 after defeating the Calgary Flames 1-0 in game four of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals on May 31, 2004 at the Pengrowth Saddledome in Calgary, Canada. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)
Stanley Cup Finals: Lightning v Flames
ShareVincent Lecavalier #4 of the Tampa Bay Lightning exchanges punches with Jarome Iginla #12 of the Calgary Flames during the first period in game three of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals on May 29, 2004 at the Pengrowth Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta. (Photo by Jeff Vinnick/Getty Images)
Stanley Cup Finals: Lightning v Flames
ShareThe Tampa Bay Lightning celebrate victory over the Calgary Flames in game six of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals on June 5, 2004 at the Pengrowth Saddledome in Calgary, Canada. The Lightning defeated the Flames 3-2 in overtime. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)
Stanley Cup Finals: Lightning v Flames
ShareThe Tampa Bay Lightning celebrate after teammate Martin St. Louis #26 scored the team's game winning goal during the second overtime in game six of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals on June 5, 2004 at the Pengrowth Saddledome in Calgary, Canada. The Lightning won 3-2. (Photo by Jeff Vinnick/Getty Images)
Stanley Cup Finals: Lightning v Flames
ShareVincent Lecavalier #4 of the Tampa Bay Lightning throws a punch at Jarome Iginla #12 of the Calgary Flames during a fight in the first period in game three of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals on May 29, 2004 at the Pengrowth Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta.(Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)
Stanley Cup Finals: Lightning v Flames
ShareFlames fans show their support for the Calgary Flames against the Tampa Bay Lightning in game three of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals on May 29, 2004 at the Pengrowth Saddledome in Calgary, Canada. (Photo by Dave Sandford/Getty Images)
Stanley Cup Finals: Lightning v Flames
ShareHead coach John Tortorella (C) of the Tampa Bay Lightning shouts out to his team during the first period in game four of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals against the Calgary Flames on May 31, 2004 at the Pengrowth Saddledome in Calgary, Canada. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)
Stanley Cup Finals: Lightning v Flames
ShareMartin Gelinas #23 of the Calgary Flames is pinned-up against the boards by Vincent Lecavalier #4 of the Tampa Bay Lightning during the first period in game four of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals on May 31, 2004 at the Pengrowth Saddledome in Calgary, Canada. (Photo by Jeff Vinnick/Getty Images)
Stanley Cup Finals: Lightning v Flames
ShareGoaltender Nikolai Khabibulin #35 of the Tampa Bay Lightning stops a shot by the Calgary Flames during the second period in game four of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals on May 31, 2004 at the Pengrowth Saddledome in Calgary, Canada. (Photo by Jeff Vinnick/Getty Images)
Stanley Cup Finals: Lightning v Flames
ShareRuslan Fedotenko #17 of the Tampa Bay Lightning celebrates with teammate Cory Stillman #61 after scoring the team's second goal against the Calgary Flames in game seven of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals on June 7, 2004 at the St. Pete Times Forum in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Dave Sandford/Getty Images)
Stanley Cup Finals: Lightning v Flames
ShareChuck Kobasew #7 of the Calgary Flames attempts to take the puck from Cory Stillman #61 and Brad Lukowich #37 of the Tampa Bay Lightning in game four of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals on May 31, 2004 at the Pengrowth Saddledome in Calgary, Canada. The Lightning won 1-0. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)
Stanley Cup Finals: Flames v Lightning
ShareGuitarist Rick Nielson of Cheap Trick performs before the Calgary Flames take on the Tampa Bay Lightning in game five of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals on June 3, 2004 at the St. Pete Times Forum in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)
Stanley Cup Finals: Lightning v Flames
ShareNolan Pratt #44 of the Tampa Bay Lightning congratulates teammate goaltender Nikolai Khabibulin #35 after defeating the Calgary Flames 1-0 in game four of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals on May 31, 2004 at the Pengrowth Saddledome in Calgary, Canada. (Photo by Jeff Vinnick/Getty Images)
Stanley Cup Finals: Flames v Lightning
ShareTampa Bay Lightning fans celebrate after Martin St. Louis #26 scored the team's first goal while watching the game projected on a building outside of the arena during the first period in game five against the Calgary Flames of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals on June 3, 2004 at the St. Pete Times Forum in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Doug Benc/Getty Images)
Stanley Cup Finals: Lightning v Flames
ShareA fan dressed as the Stanley Cup and other Calgary Flames fans gather outside of the arena before the start of game three of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals against the Tampa Bay Lightning on May 29, 2004 at the Pengrowth Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)
Stanley Cup Finals: Lightning v Flames
ShareGame six of the 2004 NHL Stanley Cup Finals on June 5, 2004 at the Pengrowth Saddledome in Calgary, Canada. (Photo by Dave Sandford/Getty Images)
Stanley Cup Finals: Lightning v Flames
ShareCraig Conroy #22 of the Calgary Flames holds back Dave Andreychuk #25 of the Tampa Bay Lightning in game six of the 2004 NHL Stanley Cup Finals on June 5, 2004 at the Pengrowth Saddledome in Calgary, Canada. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)
Flames v Lightning, Game 2
ShareWrestler Hulk Hogan tears his shirt in Game two of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals between the Calgary Flames and the Tampa Bay Lightning at the St. Pete Times Forum on May 27, 2004 in Tampa, Florida. The Lightning defeated the Flames 4-1. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
Stanley Cup Finals: Lightning v Flames
ShareMartin St. Louis #26 and Dave Andreychuk #25 and other teammates of the Tampa Bay Lightning congratulate Brad Richards #19 after Richards scored a goal in the second period against the Calgary Flames in game six of the 2004 NHL Stanley Cup Finals on June 5, 2004 at the Pengrowth Saddledome in Calgary, Canada. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)
Stanley Cup Finals: Lightning v Flames
ShareCALGARY, CANADA - JUNE 5: Oleg Saprykin #19 and Stephane Yelle #11 of the Calgary Flames look for a rebound off the stick of goaltender Nikolai Khabibulin #35 of the Tampa Bay Lightning in game six of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals on June 5, 2004 at the Pengrowth Saddledome in Calgary, Canada. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)
2004 Stanely Cup Tampa Bay Lightning victory parade
ShareTAMPA, FL - JUNE 9: Tampa Bay Lightning Captain Dave Andreychuk holds up the NHL Stanley Cup trophy during a victory parade June 9, 2004 in Tampa, Florida. The Lightning beat the Calgary Flames in Game 7 for the championship. (Photo by Chris Livingston/Getty Images)
Stanley Cup Finals: Lightning v Flames
ShareCALGARY, CANADA - MAY 31: Nikolai Khabibulin #35 of the Tampa Bay Lightning stops a shot against the Calgary Flames in game four of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals on May 31, 2004 at the Pengrowth Saddledome in Calgary, Canada. The Lightning won 1-0. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)
Stanley Cup Finals: Lightning v Flames
ShareTAMPA, FL - JUNE 7: Pavel Kubina #13 and Fredrik Modin #33 of the Tampa Bay Lightning celebrate after defeating the Calgary Flames 2-1 to win game seven of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals on June 7, 2004 at the St. Pete Times Forum in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Dave Sandford/Getty Images)
Stanley Cup Finals: Lightning v Flames
ShareTAMPA, FL - JUNE 7: The Tampa Bay Lightning pose for a team photo with the Stanley Cup after defeating the Calgary Flames 2-1 in game seven of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals on June 7, 2004 at the St. Pete Times Forum in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Dave Sandford/Getty Images)
Stanley Cup Finals: Lightning v Flames
ShareCALGARY, CANADA - JUNE 5: Brad Richards #19 of the Tampa Bay Lightning is congratuled by teammates Vincent Lecavalier #4 and Pavel Kubina #13 after scoring his second goal of the night against the Calgary Flames in game six of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals on June 5, 2004 at the Pengrowth Saddledome in Calgary, Canada. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)
Stanley Cup Finals: Lightning v Flames
ShareTAMPA, FL - JUNE 7: The Tampa Bay Lightning celebrate winning the Stanley Cup after defeating the Calgary Flames 2-1 in game seven of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals on June 7, 2004 at the St. Pete Times Forum in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)
Stanley Cup Finals: Lightning v Flames
ShareTAMPA, FL - JUNE 7: Brad Richards #19 of the Tampa Bay Lightning drinks beer out of the Stanley Cup in the locker room after defeating the Calgary Flames in game seven of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals on June 7, 2004 at the St. Pete Times Forum in Tampa, Florida. The Lightning won the Stanley cup by defeating the Flames 2-1. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Stanley Cup Finals: Lightning v Flames
ShareCALGARY, CANADA - JUNE 5: Goaltender Nikolai Khabibulin #35 of the Tampa Bay Lightning stops a puck shot by Martin Gelinas #23 of the Calgary Flames during the third period in game six of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals on June 5, 2004 at the Pengrowth Saddledome in Calgary, Canada. A television replay showed that the puck might have crossed the goal line. (Photo by Jeff Vinnick/Getty Images)
Stanley Cup Finals: Lightning v Flames
ShareCALGARY, CANADA - JUNE 5: Martin St. Louis #26 of the Tampa Bay Lightning scores the game winning goal past goaltender Miikka Kiprusoff #34 of the Calgary Flames during the second overtime in game six of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals on June 5, 2004 at the Pengrowth Saddledome in Calgary, Canada. The Lightning won 3-2. (Photo by Jeff Vinnick/Getty Images)
Stanley Cup Finals: Lightning v Flames
ShareTAMPA, FL - JUNE 7: Ruslan Fedotenko #17 of the Tampa Bay Lightning celebrates his first period goal against the Calgary Flames in game seven of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals on June 7, 2004 at the St. Pete Times Forum in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)
Stanley Cup Finals: Lightning v Flames
ShareTAMPA, FL - JUNE 7: Chris Dingman #11 and Andre Roy #36 of the Tampa Bay Lightning celebrate after defeating the Calgary Flames in game seven of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals on June 7, 2004 at the St. Pete Times Forum in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)
Stanley Cup Finals: Lightning v Flames
ShareTAMPA, FL - JUNE 7: Thousands of fans that couldn't get tickets, watch the Calgary Flames take on the Tampa Bay Lightning from outside the St. Pete Times Forum in game seven of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals on June 7, 2004 at the St. Pete Times Forum in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Doug Benc/Getty Images)
Stanley Cup Finals: Lightning v Flames
ShareTAMPA, FL - JUNE 7: Thousands of fans that couldn't get tickets, cheer as theTampa Bay Lightning score against the Calgary Flames from outside the St Pete Times Forum in game seven of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals on June 7, 2004 at the St. Pete Times Forum in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Doug Benc/Getty Images)
Lightning v Flames, Game 7
ShareTAMPA, FL - JUNE 7: Eric Perrin #9 of the Tampa Bay Lightning poses for a photo with his daughter Alyssa after the victory over the Calgary Flames in Game seven of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals on June 7, 2004 at the St. Pete Times Forum in Tampa, Florida. The Lightning defeated the Flames 2-1. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)
Stanley Cup Finals: Lightning v Flames
ShareTAMPA, FL - JUNE 7: Brad Richards #19 of the Tampa Bay Lightning celebrates with the Conn Smythe MVP trophy after defeating the Calgary Flames 2-1 in game seven of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals on June 7, 2004 at the St. Pete Times Forum in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Dave Sandford/Getty Images)
Stanley Cup Finals: Lightning v Flames
ShareTAMPA, FL - JUNE 7: Tim Taylor #27 of the Tampa Bay Lightning celebrates with the crowd after defeating the Calgary Flames 2-1 to win game seven of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals on June 7, 2004 at the St. Pete Times Forum in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Dave Sandford/Getty Images)
Lightning v Flames, Game 7
ShareTAMPA, FL - JUNE 7: Vincent Lecavalier #4 of the Tampa Bay Lightning gets a hug after the victory over the Calgary Flames in Game seven of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals on June 7, 2004 at the St. Pete Times Forum in Tampa, Florida. The Lightning defeated the Flames 2-1. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)
Stanley Cup Finals: Lightning v Flames
ShareTAMPA, FL - JUNE 7: Andre Roy #36 of the Tampa Bay Lightning "play fights" with professional wrestler Hulk Hogan and Brian "Nasty Boy" Knobbs after defeating the Calgary Flames 2-1 to win the Stanley Cup in game seven of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals on June 7, 2004 at the St. Pete Times Forum in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Dave Sandford/Getty Images)
Stanley Cup Finals: Lightning v Flames
ShareTAMPA, FL - JUNE 7: Ben Clymer #7 of the Tampa Bay Lightning pours champagne over the head of Vincent Lecavalier #4 in the locker room after defeating the Calgary Flames in game seven of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals on June 7, 2004 at the St. Pete Times Forum in Tampa, Florida. The Lightning won the Stanley cup by defeating the Flames 2-1. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Stanley Cup Finals: Lightning v Flames
ShareTAMPA, FL - JUNE 7: Brad Richards (C) #19 of the Tampa Bay Lightning celebrates with the Stanley Cup and his father (L) after defeating the Calgary Flames 2-1 in game seven of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals on June 7, 2004 at the St. Pete Times Forum in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Dave Sandford/Getty Images)
2004 Stanely Cup Tampa Bay Lightning victory parade
ShareTAMPA, FL - JUNE 9: Tampa Bay Lightning Captain Dave Andreychuk holds up the NHL Stanley Cup trophy during a victory parade June 9, 2004 in Tampa, Florida. The Lightning beat the Calgary Flames in Game 7 of the NHL Finals. (Photo by Chris Livingston/Getty Images)
Lightning v Flames, Game 3
ShareCALGARY, AB - MAY 29: Right wing Jarome Iginla #12 of the Calgary Flames fights with center Vincent Lecavalier #4 of the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game three of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals at the Pengrowth Saddledome on May 29, 2004 in Calgary, Canada. The Flames defeated the Lightning 3-0. (Photo by Dave Sandford/Getty Images)
Lightning v Flames, Game 7
ShareTAMPA, FL - JUNE 7: (L-R) Nikolai Khabibulin #35 and Andre Roy #36 of the Tampa Bay Lightning pose for a photo after the victory over the Calgary Flames in Game seven of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals on June 7, 2004 at the St. Pete Times Forum in Tampa, Florida. The Lightning defeated the Flames 2-1. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)
Lightning v Flames, Game 6
ShareCALGARY, CANADA - JUNE 5: CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) Sports commentators Ron McLean (left) and Don Cherry (right) comment before Game six of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals between the the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Calgary Flames on June 5, 2004 at Pengrowth Saddledome in Calgary, Canada. The Lightning defeated the Flames in the second overtime 3-2. (Photo by Dave Sandford/Getty Images)
Lightning v Flames, Game 3
ShareCALGARY, AB - MAY 31: Defenseman Robyn Regehr #28 of the Calgary Flames passes the puck against the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game four of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals at the Pengrowth Saddledome on May 31, 2004 in Calgary, Canada. The Lightning won 1-0. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)
Stanley Cup Finals: Flames v Lightning
ShareTAMPA, FL - MAY 27: Lightning fans show their support Andreas Asp (L) and Sean Mayall as the Calgary Flames take on the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game two of the 2004 NHL Stanley Cup Finals on May 27, 2004 at the St. Pete Times Forum in Tampa, Florida. The Lightning defeated the Flames 4-1. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
Lightning v Flames – Game 4
ShareCALGARY, CANADA - MAY 31: Rhett Warrener #44 of the Calgary Flames goes for the stick check against Dave Andreychuk #25 of the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game four of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals on May 31, 2004 at the Pengrowth Saddledome in Calgary, Canada. The Lightning defeated the Flames 1-0. (Photo by Dave Sandford/Getty Images)
Lightning v Flames, Game 7
ShareTAMPA, FL - JUNE 7: Nolan Pratt #44 of the Tampa Bay Lightning skates with the Stanley Cup above his head after the victory over the Calgary Flames in Game seven of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals on June 7, 2004 at the St. Pete Times Forum in Tampa, Florida. The Lightning defeated the Flames 2-1. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Lightning v Flames – Game 3
ShareCALGARY, CANADA - MAY 29: Goaltender Nikolai Khabibulin #35 of the Tampa Bay Lightning comes out of his net and plays the puck at the left faceoff circle against the Calgary Flames in Game Three of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals on May 29, 2004 at the Pengrowth Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta. The Flames won 3-0. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)
Lightning v Flames, Game 3
ShareCALGARY, AB - MAY 29: Portrait of head coach John Tortorella of Tampa Bay Lightning in Game three of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals against the Calgary Flames at the Pengrowth Saddledome on May 29, 2004 in Calgary, Alberta. The Flames won 3-0. (Photo by Jeff Vinnick/Getty Images)
Lightning v Flames, Game 6
ShareCALGARY, AB - JUNE 5: Center Vincent Lecavalier #4 of the Tampa Bay Lightning and his teammate defenseman Pavel Kubina #13 celebrate in Game six of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals against the Calgary Flames at the Pengrowth Saddledome on June 5, 2004 in Calgary, Canada. The Lightning defeated the Flames 3-2 in overtime. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)
Lightning v Flames, Game 5
ShareTAMPA, FL - JUNE 3: Fredrik Modin #33 (left) of the Tampa Bay Lightning is congratulated by teammates Brad Richards #19, Ruslan Fedotenko #17 and Dan Boyle #22 after scoring a powerplay goal against the Calgary Flames at 00:37 of the third period to tie the score at 2-2 in Game five of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals on June 3, 2004 at the St. Pete Times Forum in Tampa, Florida. The Flames defeated the Lightning 3-2 in overtime. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)
Lightning v Flames, Game 7
ShareTAMPA, FL - JUNE 7: (L-R) Vincent Lecavalier #4 of the Tampa Bay Lightning poses for a photo with wrestler Hulk Hogan, son Nick Hogan and wrestler Brian "Nasty Boy" Knobbs after the victory over the Calgary Flames in Game seven of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals on June 7, 2004 at the St. Pete Times Forum in Tampa, Florida. The Lightning defeated the Flames 2-1. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)
Lightning v Flames, Game 7
ShareTAMPA, FL - JUNE 7: Andre Roy #36 of the Tampa Bay Lightning hangs from the runway cover after the victory over the Calgary Flames in Game seven of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals on June 7, 2004 at the St. Pete Times Forum in Tampa, Florida. The Lightning defeated the Flames 2-1. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)
Lightning v Flames, Game 7
ShareTAMPA, FL - JUNE 7: Brad Richards #19 of the Tampa Bay Lightning poses for a photo with the Stanley Cup and friends after the victory over the Calgary Flames in Game seven of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals on June 7, 2004 at the St. Pete Times Forum in Tampa, Florida. The Lightning defeated the Flames 2-1. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)
Lightning v Flames, Game 7
ShareTAMPA, FL - JUNE 7: Brad Richards #19 of the Tampa Bay Lightning is presented with the Conn Smythe Trophy (Most Valuable Player in the Stanley Cup Playoffs) by NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman after the victory over the Calgary Flames in Game seven of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals on June 7, 2004 at the St. Pete Times Forum in Tampa, Florida. The Lightning defeated the Flames 2-1. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)
Lightning v Flames, Game 7
ShareTAMPA, FL - JUNE 7: The Stanley Cup is carried to center ice for the presentation to the Tampa Bay Lightning after the victory over the Calgary Flames in Game seven of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals on June 7, 2004 at the St. Pete Times Forum in Tampa, Florida. The Lightning defeated the Flames 2-1. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)
Lightning v Flames, Game 7
ShareTAMPA, FL - JUNE 7: Executive Vice President and General Manager Jay Feaster of the Tampa Bay Lightning holds the Stanley Cup above his head after the victory over the Calgary Flames in Game seven of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals on June 7, 2004 at the St. Pete Times Forum in Tampa, Florida. The Lightning defeated the Flames 2-1. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)
Lightning v Flames, Game 7
ShareTAMPA, FL - JUNE 7: Andre Roy #36 of the Tampa Bay Lightning video tapes the post game celebration after the victory over the Calgary Flames in Game seven of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals on June 7, 2004 at the St. Pete Times Forum in Tampa, Florida. The Lightning defeated the Flames 2-1. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)
Lightning v Flames, Game 7
ShareVincent Lecavalier #4 of the Tampa Bay Lightning holds the Stanley Cup above his head after the victory over the Calgary Flames in Game seven of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals on June 7, 2004 at the St. Pete Times Forum in Tampa, Florida. The Lightning defeated the Flames 2-1.
Lightning v Flames, Game 7
ShareTAMPA, FL - JUNE 7: NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman speaks at center ice before presenting the Stanley Cup to the Tampa Bay Lightning after the victory over the Calgary Flames in Game seven of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals on June 7, 2004 at the St. Pete Times Forum in Tampa, Florida. The Lightning defeated the Flames 2-1. (Photo by Dave Sandford/Getty Images)
Lightning v Flames, Game 7
ShareTAMPA, FL - JUNE 7: Andre Roy #36 of the Tampa Bay Lightning smiles after the victory over the Calgary Flames in Game seven of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals on June 7, 2004 at the St. Pete Times Forum in Tampa, Florida. The Lightning defeated the Flames 2-1. (Photo by Dave Sandford/Getty Images)
Lightning v Flames, Game 7
ShareTAMPA, FL - JUNE 7: Darryl Sydor #55 of the Tampa Bay Lightning skakes up a bottle of chilled Totts champagne in the locker room after the victory over the Calgary Flames in Game seven of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals on June 7, 2004 at the St. Pete Times Forum in Tampa, Florida. The Lightning defeated the Flames 2-1. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Stanley Cup Finals: Lightning v Flames
ShareTAMPA, FL - JUNE 07: Darren Rumble #38 of the Tampa Bay Lightning hoists the Stanley Cup after defeating the Calgary Flames in game seven of the NHL Stanley Cup Final on June 7, 2004 at the St. Pete Times Forum in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Dave Sandford/Getty Images)