If you're a regular reader of the blog (or if you just read the bios page), you can probably tell N & I define ourselves as Penguins and Hurricanes fans. We do occasionally take pity on our west coast rivals and cheer for them (ie Avalanche, that team with Ryan Kesler,& BizNasty2.0), but it is out of the question to support any other teams in the Atlantic or Southeast division. We've developed a strong distaste for a certain team out of Tampa and last Friday's Hurricanes match up didn't help either.
That being said, this latest waste of money from the Lightning is actually sort of cool. It's not everyday you install two Tesla coils to make indoor lightning. N & I have challenge to visit as many NHL arenas as possible and this makes Tampa look so much better. Tampa has a really late season opener (this Monday) and it'll be interesting to hear the crowd response (I just want to see picture/video). If you want to read all about the St. Pete Times Forum Renovations, here's a good article:
http://www.tampabay.com/sports/hockey/lightning/st-pete-times-forum-renovations-adding-new-spark-to-tampa-bay-lightning/1196687
Only qualm we have with this?
"The Doc Brown-inspired coils will zap 25-foot lightning bolts high
above the ice. The Chicago Museum of Science and Industry has the coils
in an exhibit, but this is said to be the world's largest permanent
installation. Let's see the Carolina Hurricanes beat that."
What are the chances we can make an indoor Hurricane for every hockey game just so we can one up them? Yeah, I didn't think so, but the challenge is on for Canes to find a new way to beat the Lightning. Maybe on the ice is the best solution?
Until next time,
L
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