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Lightning to Host Rookie Prospect Tournament

Thursday, September 3rd
Lightning to Host Rookie Prospect Tournament

The Tampa Bay Lightning will host a four-team rookie tournament at Germain Arena in Estero, Florida from Saturday, September 12 through Tuesday, September 15.

Participating in the six-game tournament will be the Lightning, the Nashville Predators, the Florida Panthers and the Washington Capitals. The rosters will feature some of the top young talent the respective teams have to offer.

It marks the first time the Lightning have hosted a rookie showcase, while the team’s prospects have previously participated in rookie tournaments hosted by the Predators in Nashville, Tennessee, the Panthers in Coral Springs, Florida and the Detroit Red Wings in Traverse City, Michigan.

The Following is the Prospect Tournament Game Schedule:

Saturday, Sep. 123:00 p.m. – Florida Panthers @ Washington Capitals7:00 p.m. – Nashville Predators @ Tampa Bay

Sunday, Sep. 133:00 p.m. – Nashville Predators @ Florida Panthers7:00 p.m. - Tampa Bay @ Washington Capitals

Monday, Sep. 14(No games)

Tuesday, Sep. 1510:00 a.m. – Washington Capitals @ Nashville Predators2:00 p.m. – Florida Panthers @ Tampa Bay

**All games are free and open to the public. 

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