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By DAMIAN CRISTODERO
© St. Petersburg Times, published February 20, 2001
Eight former Lightning players will be introduced at tonight's game against the Blues as the Tampa Bay chapter of the NHL Alumni Association. They are scheduled to sign autographs from 6:30-7:20 on the main plaza and concourse of the Ice Palace.
The Lighting is the 25th NHL team with an alumni chapter. There will be a silent auction of the players' signed and game-worn jerseys, and a video tribute. The players: Brian Bradley, Adam Creighton, Petr Klima, Chis Kontos, Basil McRae, Rob Ramage, John Tucker and Paul Ysebart.
Also expected are former general manager Phil Esposito and former director of hockey operations Tony Esposito.