The Countdown Is On For The Tampa Bay Lightning Launch Weekend

Author QYK Producer

September 2nd, 2021 3:58 PM

The countdown is on for the Tampa Bay Lightning Launch Weekend! There’s no better way to get pumped for the Bolts upcoming season.

Before the puck drops on the Tampa Bay Lightning’s 2021-22 season, there’s no better way to get pumped than the Lightning Launch Weekend!

Mark your calendar as “Busy” Friday September 17th through Sunday September 19th. That’s when all the Bolts festivities are happening at Amalie Arena.

Friday night kicks off the party with the Bolts Brew Fest serving craft beers from local & national breweries (unlimited beer sampling!) and plenty of games and activities. Get your tickets here.

Saturday starts off at 2PM with the Bolts prospects hitting the ice versus the Nashville Predators at Amalie Arena. The Prospects Showcase is free to the public and you’ll be able to get pictures with the Prince of Wales and Conn Smythe trophies.

Saturday night the Tampa Theatre hosts the premiere of  NHL Studios’ 2021 Stanley Cup Champions Film. See the Lightning’s historic run for the Stanley Cup on the big screen! Tickets are available for this event here. Check out the trailer, it’s epic!

And what better way to end Lightning Launch Weekend than with the opportunity to skate on the Lightning’s home ice! The Bolts open up Amalie Arena Sunday at 10AM for the public to skate on that championship rink! Space is limited so sign up now.

Get ready Tampa Bay for Lightning Launch Weekend and most importantly: GO BOLTS!!!

19 Celebrity Tampa Bay Lightning Fans

• John Travolta

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  Wearing a Bolts jersey, Travolta got Lightning fans all fired up in 2019 by doing a team intro for FOX Sun Sports. He also was in attendance for Game 2 of the 2021 Stanley Cup Final and got the crowd hyped.

• Hulk Hogan

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  A longtime Lightning fan, check out this shot when Hulk Hogan tore 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.

• Tom Brady

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• Actor Emmanuel Lewis (“Webster”)

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  Emmanuel Lewis attends Game Seven of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Washington Capitals and the Tampa Bay Lightning during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena on May 23, 2018.

• Kevin Kiermaier

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  The popular Rays outfielder lit up Amalie Arena last week.

• Professional Wrestler Chris Jericho

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  Former WWE star and now rock singer Chris Jericho has been a Tampa Bay Lightning Captain... well social media Captain.
• Gronk

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  Rob Gronkowski has even taken the ice with the team, trying his hand at being a goaltender. He's a great NFL receiver, but he's no Vasy.

• Dick Vitale

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  A fan of all things Tampa Bay, this weekend, Dickie V tweeted his 100% support for the Bolts.

• Poison’s Bret Michaels

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  Bret attended a Lightning game last month with his daughter to celebrate her 21st birthday.
• Bert Kreischer

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  The Actor/comedian is a HUGE Bolts fan.

• Charles Barkley

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  Originally a Caps fan, Charles Barkley says he became good friends with Bolts Coach Jon Cooper.

• Robin Zander from Cheap Trick

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  Given their big Q105 hit is "The Flame," you might think he's a Calgary fan. Not so uch. Here's Robin Zander (R) and guitarist Rick Nielson of Cheap Trick performing before the Calgary Flames took on the Tampa Bay Lightning in game five of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals on June 3, 2004 at the St. Pete Times Forum.
• Tony Dungy

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  The former Bucs coach has been honored as a Lightning Community Hero.

• Patrick Wilson

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  Don't be surprised when you see the 2 time Tony Award nominee tweets photos in his Bolts jersey.

• LOCASH

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  The guys of LOCASH played a concert after the Bolts game in 2019. Chris even lives in Tampa Bay!
• WWE’s 2014 SuperStars For Kids

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  The former WWE Superstar hyped up the crowd prior to 2021 Game 7 Stanley Cup Semifinal against the Islanders.

• Kenan Thompson

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  The SNL star even appeared on Alex Killorn's "Dock Talk."

• Erin Andrews

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  Tampa native, Erin Andrews started her career as a rink-side reporter for the Sunshine Network. Now you can find her hockey-themed women's clothing line in the Tampa Bay Sports Store at Amalie Arena.
• Pitcher Phil Hughes

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  He actually has goal lamps at his condo in Fort Myers!

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• Travis Daily

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