Lightning training camp

By DAMIAN CRISTODERO, Times Staff Writer
Published September 9, 2007

When: Physicals and on-ice testing are Thursday and Friday. Scrimmages begin Saturday.

Where: Ice Sports Forum, 10222 Elizabeth Place, Brandon.

Directions: From the west - Selmon Expressway east to Faulkenburg Road. Go north (left) on Faulkenburg past Adamo Drive. Second street on the right is Elizabeth. From the north - Interstate 75 south to Adamo Drive. West on Adamo, north on Faulkenburg.

Spectators: Free and open to the public.

Parking: On the premises and Elizabeth Place. Get there at least 30 minutes before Saturday and Sunday scrimmages for a spot near the building.

Autographs: Available as players come off the ice. Stake out a spot near the entrance to the locker room, and bring a pen.

Where to watch: It can be cramped and crowded but the upstairs corner overlook of the left-side rink offers a great view.

Schedule

(subject to change)

Thursday: Physicals and testing, 9 a.m.

Friday: Physicals and testing, 8 a.m.

Saturday-Sept. 18: Scrimmages and practice, 10 a.m.

Sept. 19: Pregame skate, 10:30 a.m.

Sept. 20: Practice, noon.

Sept. 21: Practice, 10 a.m.

Sept. 22: Pregame skate at St. Pete Times Forum in Tampa, 10:30 a.m.

Sept. 23: Off.

Sept. 24: Pregame skate at St. Pete Times Forum, 10:30 a.m.

Sept. 25: Practice, 10 a.m.

Sept. 26: Practice, 10 a.m.

Preseason games

Sept. 19: Stars, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 22: Capitals, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 24: Red Wings, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 27: at Red Wings, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 29: at Stars, 8 p.m.

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