In-Game Personalities

Public Address Announcer - Paul Porter

Paul Porter returns for his 18th season as the PA announcer for the Tampa Bay Lightning. A long-time radio presence in Tampa Bay, he is currently the morning update sports anchor for Talkradio
860 WGUL in Tampa. Area sports fans can also find Paul serving as the long-time in-arena voice for both the AFL's Tampa Bay Storm and the NBA's Orlando Magic.

Hockey Reporter - Brittany Zion

Brittany returns for her 4th season with the Lightning. New to Brittany's duties this year will be to serve as our hockey reporter, bringing you interviews with players and coaches from ice-level, NHL news, chats with Lightning alumni and other guests. Additionally, Brittany reports on the latest Lightning news with a number of video features on tampabaylightning.com. Brittany will also continue to host a variety of Lightning events both here at the Forum and out in the community.

Game-Night Emcee - Greg Wolf

Greg returns to the Lightning as our game-night emcee, his 3rd season in the role. Prior to this season, Greg served as our in-bowl host in the 2007-08 and 2008-09 seasons. Greg's energetic style will anchor our in-stand promotions and on-ice activities during intermission. Away from the Lightning, the busy Mr. Wolf serves as the Promotions Director at 620 WDAE the Sports Animal and 970 WFLA, flagship station of the Lightning Radio Network. He also serves as our Tampa Bay Storm in-game host.

Music Man - Sean Bovelsky

Sean Bovelsky returns for his 15th consecutive season as the Lightning's music man behind the scenes, collecting and playing all the pre-recorded music you'll hear during a Bolts game. Sean also is the in-bowl music director for the NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers and has also performed at the 2010 Winter Olympics.

Organist - Krystof Srebakowski

Krystof Srebakowski begins his first season as the Lightning's organist. Krystof "takes the keys" from Ray Horsley, who served as the inaugural organist in the 2011-12 season.

Born in Poland, the classically trained Krystoff hails from a long and diverse musical background, beginning at the age of five. He has performed with Regina Belle, Peabo Bryson, Beth Fowler, The Nelson Riddle Orchestra (the original Nat King Cole Band). He's also shared the stage with David Sanborn and Jim Stafford among others. Krysztof has recorded several albums, including his recent CD entitled "Dream Journey". A long time performer at Walt Disney World, he served as the band leader at Animal Kingdom's "Tarzan Rocks" show from 1999-2006.

Mascot - Thunderbug

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Lightning's official mascot since 1992 and can always be spotted having fun with our fans at Bolts home games. When he's not meeting & greeting fans on the plaza and roaming the stands & leading the crowd in cheers at hockey games, "Bug" can always be found representing the Lightning and bringing smiles to over 200 Bay Area community events annually – from charity events to school appearances, corporate shindigs to private parties, and everything in-between.

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Lightning Girls

The Lightning Girls serve as the team's ambassadors, creating enthusiasm and support for the home team at a number of Lightning events and community events throughout the Bay Area all year long. On game nights, you can spot the Girls greeting fans at our main entrance pre-game, signing autographs and taking pictures with fans, and of course, cheering along with our fans in the stands during the hockey contest.

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Bolt Brigade

The Bolt Brigade is the Lightning's in-game interactive team. They help with on-ice contests and in-stand promotions, all-important t-shirt launches, pre-game staging and skating, and can be seen engaging with fans on the Plaza and selecting contest participants. The Bolt Brigade can also be found in the community at Lightning watch parties, parades, and many other events where a touch of energy is the call.

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