The Tampa Bay Lightning and Cox Media group have announced a multi-year contract to make 102.5 The Bone the new flagship radio station of the franchise.
“Adding the Tampa Bay Lightning to the market leading line up on 102.5 The Bone is a perfect fit,” said Cox Media Group Tampa Vice President and Market Manager Jason Meder. “Vinik Sports Group’s commitment to the community is the perfect match for those of the Cox Media Group and we are honored to be partnered with this amazing and winning organization for years to come!”
102.5 The Bone, which recently inked a deal to be the flagship for the University of South Florida athletics, boasts the strongest signal in the state of Florida with 100,000 watts.
“As we continue to grow our brand and fan base throughout the state, the Lightning are excited to partner with Cox Media Group to provide Bolts fans throughout Central Florida and beyond, the opportunity to hear all games on 102.5 The Bone,” Vinik Sports Group Chief Operating Officer Mark Pitts said. “As the exclusive professional Tampa Bay sports team with Cox Media Group, we look forward to providing our fans with unfiltered access to all things Lightning, inclusive of our great game broadcasts on The Bone, sports talk and other new programming across all Cox platforms. We’d like to thank Keith Lawless, Jason Meder, and the entire team at Cox for their support and look forward to a great partnership that will greatly benefit Bolts Nation in Tampa Bay and beyond.”
Dave Mishkin will remain the team’s play-by-play announcer. He will continue to work with Lighting founder and Hockey Hall of Famer Phil Esposito. Greg Linnelli returns to hos pre-game, intermission, and post-game shows.
Lightning games had previously been heard on 970 WFLA since 2014.
