TAMPA, Fla — Fans flocked to Thunder Alley for the Tampa Bay Lightning's first playoff home game. The vibe was electric as hundreds of new and old fans cheered on the Bolts Saturday night.
"My god, we've been fans of Tampa bay lightning since they were back at the fairgrounds. Oh yes! The good old days, the good old days!" Lightning fan, Juan Martinez, said.
Times have changed, but not much, as the Bolts are back for another postseason home game.
"They mean Tampa. They, for me, mean Tampa. I love coming to their games. The spirit, the energy that we get, I mean, it's so much fun!" Fan, Dalilah Martinez, added.
The Bolts unite families and fanatics.
"People think I'm a little nuts with the hockey, but I don't care! Hockey fan, go bolts!" Fan, Laura Davis, said.
"This is my sister right here. You want to talk about family? You want to have family time in Tampa? This is where it's at. You come out here and you root on the hometown team!" Martinez added.
New fans and long haulers alike electrified Thunder Alley.
"This is my first hockey game ever! I've never been to a hockey game before, but I'm having so much fun!" fan, Nadia Valentine, said.
The next home game will be Monday.
