As the owner of St Pete Times Forum... The St. Pete Times Forum is an indoor arena that is home to the Tampa Bay Storm (AFL), Tampa Breeze (LFL), and most notably the Tampa Bay Lighting of the National Hockey League.

Opened in 1996 under the name of the Ice Palace, the St. Pete Times Forum is one of the newest and greatest capacity arenas in the NHL today. During the hockey season the St. Pete Times Forum hosts 41 of the Lightning's 82 games, often witnessing sell out crowds of around 19,758.

However the Forum is not just known for its sports connections, hosting many other music and entertainment events that attract crowds from all around the Bay area and beyond. In its short history it has presented such attractions as the World Wrestling Federation Survivor Series in 2000 and the acclaimed Britney Spears "The Circus" Tour in 2009.

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THE TEAMS:

- The Tampa Bay Storm (AFL) (http://www.tampabaystorm.com/)

The Tampa Bay Storm are the sole remaining founding team of the Arena Football League in the game today. Originating from Pittsburgh under the name of Pittsburgh Gladiators, the Storm have successfully lifted the AFL championship ArenaBowl trophy 5 times the course of their 23 year history.

Founded: 1987

Team Colours: Blue, Gold, White

Head Coach: Tim Marcum

Championships: 5

- 1991
- 1993
- 1995
- 1996
- 2003
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The Tampa Breeze (LFL) (http://mytampabreeze.com/)

Founded in 2009, the Tampa Breeze are one of 10 teams that play in the Lingerie Football League, a Winter sports event that sees women athletes take to the stage in NHL, NFL, and MLB arenas across the country.

Founded: 2009

Team Colours: Red, Black, White

Head Coach: Yo Murphy

Championships: 0
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- The Tampa Bay Lightning (NHL) (http://lightning.nhl.com/)

The Tampa Bay Lightning are an ice hockey team that have been active in the National Hockey League since their foundation in 1992. Across the years they have established themselves as a team that is able to compete with some of the giants of the league, winning their first and only Stanley Cup to date in 2004.

A rough run of form over the past few years since the NHL "Lock-Out" in 2004-05, which destroyed any momentum from their league winning season, has left them struggling at the foot of the table. However through acquiring the likes of Steven Stamkos (1st Round, 1st Overall) in 2008 and Victor Hedman (1st Round, 2nd Overall) in 2009, the Bolts have provided themselves with the foundation to re-emerge as a Stanley Cup contender.

Captained by Vincent Lecavalier (C), Martin St. Louis (A) and Matthius Ohlund (A), The Tampa Bay Lightning have the experience to assist the young players into becoming some of the brightest and best talents in the NHL. Stamkos coming off of a 51 goal 2009-10 season in his sophomore year, landing him joint Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy winner with Sidney Crosby of the Pittsburgh Penguins.

In the post season, the Tampa Bay Lightning have announced several big additions to their franchise in an attempt to recreate the winning form of the 2003-04 team. Steve Yzerman was presented as the new GM on the 25th May 2010, whilst Guy Boucher of the Hamilton Bulldogs was appointed 10th June 2010 as the new head coach. Roster additions include the likes of defenseman Pavel Kubina, who was part of the Stanley Cup winning team, goaltender Dan Ellis, and left winger Simon Gagne from the Philadelphia Flyers who should help bolster the offense. St. Louis also signed a contract extension that should keep him with the Lightning until 2014-15.

Founded: 1992

Team Colours: Black, Blue, Silver, White

Head Coach: Guy Boucher

Championships: 1

- 2003-04

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USEFUL WEBSITES:

For further information on the St. Pete Times Forum, including events, scheduling, and tickets please use the following links:

- http://www.stpetetimesforum.com/
- http://www.arenatrack.com/?at_id=638
- http://www.ticketmaster.com/

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