Q 01/05

The Lightning were founded as an expansion team in 1990 by a group fronted by which brothers?

A) Peter and Jim Karmanos

B) Phil and Tony Esposito

C) Bill and Ken Davidson

D) Frank and Peter Mahovlich

Answer · why

B) Phil and Tony Esposito

Their group won because it was willing to pay the full $50 million fee up front, unlike a rival St. Petersburg bid.

Q 02/05

The Bolts took their name from Tampa Bay's reputation as the continent's capital of what?

A) Sunshine hours

B) Hurricanes

C) Thunderstorm strikes

D) Sea breezes

Answer · why

C) Thunderstorm strikes

The name was chosen when the franchise was awarded on December 6, 1990.

Q 03/05

Who became the first woman in a major pro sports league by tending goal for Tampa Bay in a 1992 preseason game?

A) Kim St-Pierre

B) Hayley Wickenheiser

C) Cammi Granato

D) Manon Rhéaume

Answer · why

D) Manon Rhéaume

She stopped seven of nine shots against the St. Louis Blues.

Q 04/05

The Lightning's first regular-season game, a 7-3 win over Chicago, was played at which unusual venue?

A) The Florida Suncoast Dome

B) Expo Hall at the state fairgrounds

C) The Ice Palace downtown

D) Bayfront Arena in St. Petersburg

Answer · why

B) Expo Hall at the state fairgrounds

One forward scored four goals that night, October 7, 1992.

Q 05/05

Which player scored four goals in the Lightning's first-ever game?

A) Petr Klima

B) Brian Bradley

C) Chris Kontos

D) Denis Savard

Answer · why

C) Chris Kontos

His hot start pushed the expansion team to the top of the Norris Division for a month before a last-place finish.