Tampa Bay Lightning Season Target Start Date Has Been Set

Author Geno

October 7th, 2020 9:27 AM

It was one week ago that we celebrated a Stanley Cup win for the Tampa Bay Lightning. A boat parade followed by a rally at Raymond James Stadium had Bolts fans showing up by the thousands to thank the team for delivering some much needed good news in 2020. The Rays and the Bucs have filled the void with some great wins, but if you miss hockey, last night the NHL made a big announcement.

Next season’s target start date has been set. The league hopes for games to kick off on January 1, 2021. The National Hockey League Players’ Association and National Hockey League made the announcement last night. A date for the start of training camp has yet to be determined.

Lightning Players and Fans Celebrate the Stanley Cup’s Return to Tampa

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  TAMPA, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 30: Steven Stamkos #91 of the Tampa Bay Lightning celebrates with his teammates during the 2020 Stanley Cup Champion rally on September 30, 2020 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)

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  TAMPA, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 30: Andrei Vasilevskiy #88 and Nikita Kucherov #86 of the Tampa Bay Lightning celebrate during the 2020 Stanley Cup Champion rally on September 30, 2020 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)

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• Vasy and Killorn Comparing Cell Phone Photos

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• Yanni Gourde

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• Tampa and St Pete Mayors enjoying the laughs

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• Bonded for life

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• Lightning Organist waits for the team to arrive

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• Hey if you see an extra shirt around, can you grab it for me

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• Geno’s photos from the Tampa Bay Lightning Stanley Cup celebration at Ray Jay

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• Standing ovation for Hedman

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• Geno’s photos from the Tampa Bay Lightning Stanley Cup celebration at Ray Jay

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• Geno’s photos from the Tampa Bay Lightning Stanley Cup celebration at Ray Jay

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  TAMPA, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 30: Nikita Kucherov #86 of the Tampa Bay Lightning holds the Stanley Cup above his head during the 2020 Stanley Cup Champion rally on September 30, 2020 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)

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• Lots of trophies!

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• We are the champions!

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  This is my favorite pic I took of the night. It'll be my desktop computer background for quite a while.

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  TAMPA, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 30: Head coach Jon Cooper of the Tampa Bay Lightning holds the Stanley Cup above his head during the 2020 Stanley Cup Champion rally on September 30, 2020 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)
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  TAMPA, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 30: Andrei Vasilevskiy #88of the Tampa Bay Lightning holds the Stanley Cup above his head during the 2020 Stanley Cup Champion rally on September 30, 2020 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)

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  TAMPA, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 30: Steven Stamkos #91 of the Tampa Bay Lightning holds the Stanley Cup trophy above his head during the 2020 Stanley Cup Champion rally on September 30, 2020 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)

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  TAMPA, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 30: Steven Stamkos #91 of the Tampa Bay Lightning celebrates with his teammates during the 2020 Stanley Cup Champion rally on September 30, 2020 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)
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  TAMPA, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 30: Victor Hedman #77 of the Tampa Bay Lightning (center) speaks during the 2020 Stanley Cup Champion rally on September 30, 2020 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)

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  TAMPA, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 30: Steven Stamkos #91 and Alex Killorn #17 pour beer out of the Stanley Cup for Victor Hedman #77 of the Tampa Bay Lightning during the 2020 Stanley Cup Champion rally on September 30, 2020 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)

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  TAMPA, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 30: Ex-NHL player Dave Andreychuk (left) and Ex-NHL head coach Phil Esposito (right) react during the 2020 Stanley Cup Champion rally on September 30, 2020 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)
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  TAMPA, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 30: Andrei Vasilevskiy #88 of the Tampa Bay Lightning (grey shirt) reacts during the 2020 Stanley Cup Champion rally on September 30, 2020 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)

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  TAMPA, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 30: Head coach Jon Cooper of the Tampa Bay Lightning looks on during the 2020 Stanley Cup Champion rally on September 30, 2020 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)

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  TAMPA, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 30: Steven Stamkos #91 of the Tampa Bay Lightning kisses the Stanley Cup trophy above his head during the 2020 Stanley Cup Champion rally on September 30, 2020 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)
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  TAMPA, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 30: Steven Stamkos #91 of the Tampa Bay Lightning holds the Stanley Cup trophy above his head during the 2020 Stanley Cup Champion rally on September 30, 2020 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)

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  TAMPA, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 30: Steven Stamkos #91 of the Tampa Bay Lightning holds the Stanley Cup trophy above his head during the 2020 Stanley Cup Champion rally on September 30, 2020 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)

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  TAMPA, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 30: Fans walk through the stadium prior to the victory rally for the 2020 Stanley Cup Champion Tampa Bay Lightning on September 30, 2020 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)
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  TAMPA, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 30: Fans cheer from the stands as a "GO BOLTS" sign lays on the field prior to the victory rally for the 2020 Stanley Cup Champion Tampa Bay Lightning on September 30, 2020 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)

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  TAMPA, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 30: Fans enter the stadium prior to the victory rally for the 2020 Stanley Cup Champion Tampa Bay Lightning on September 30, 2020 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)

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  TAMPA, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 30: Overhead view of fans waiting on line to enter the stadium distanced socially prior to the victory rally for the 2020 Stanley Cup Champion Tampa Bay Lightning on September 30, 2020 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)
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  TAMPA, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 30: General view of the stadium prior to the victory rally for the 2020 Stanley Cup Champion Tampa Bay Lightning on September 30, 2020 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)

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  TAMPA, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 30: Fans walk to the stadium prior to the victory rally for the 2020 Stanley Cup Champion Tampa Bay Lightning on September 30, 2020 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)

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  TAMPA, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 30: Two fans pose for a photo prior to the victory rally for the 2020 Stanley Cup Champion Tampa Bay Lightning on September 30, 2020 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)
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  TAMPA, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 30: Fans purchase merchandise prior to the victory rally for the 2020 Stanley Cup Champion Tampa Bay Lightning on September 30, 2020 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)

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  TAMPA, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 30: General view of a sign in the stadium prior to the victory rally for the 2020 Stanley Cup Champion Tampa Bay Lightning on September 30, 2020 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)

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  TAMPA, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 30: General view of fans sitting in the stadium prior to the victory rally for the 2020 Stanley Cup Champion Tampa Bay Lightning on September 30, 2020 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)
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  TAMPA, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 30: Detailed view of t-shirts for sale prior to the victory rally for the 2020 Stanley Cup Champion Tampa Bay Lightning on September 30, 2020 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)

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