tennis, life and a few things in between

Amalie Arena (motor oil since 1903) no more. Tampa Bay Lightning’s stadium has just been renamed.

Staring at the building, thinking to myself: it looks like Amalie Arena, the location fits too.

From Ice Palace to Amalie Arena to Benchmark International, a Tampa-based mergers & acquisitions firm, with 15 officies worldwide. Their hq is at 401 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL 33602 4030 West Boy Scout Blvd, Suite 500, Tampa, FL 33607.

更名记

Vinik Sports Group and Benchmark International Announce Multi-year Naming Rights Partnership | August 13, 2025

Jeffrey Vinik (1959-), known as Jeff, managed the Magellan Fund 1963-) @ Fidelity from 1992-96. [Peter Lynch (1944-) from 1977-90.] He then started VAM Vinik Asset Management, a hedge fund that closed down in 2013/2019. Both endeavors had spectacular returns.

He purchased the Tampa Bay ice hockey team in 2010 for $170m. The team won two Stanley Cups, in 2019-2020 and 2021-2.

He sold the team in 2024 but retained control of the team for the next three years. He also owns a minority stake in the Boston Red Sox.

There are plenty Turkey vultures circling atop. A few days ago, a group of American White Pelicans was circling above our pool. 

5:1 what a win! The first goal here; and the Red Army made the playoffs, congratulations boys!

In this league, each of the 3 periods lasts only 12 minutes, NY generally 15, while the pro leagues 20 minutes. All went smoothly, except one collision.

The green Hornets team before them has a mom: way to go, lady!

This TGH site has a full bar Top Shelf Sports Lounge or Power Play Grill & Sports Bar (?), therefore imposing the beer captain system: within the team, players rotate as the buyer of the beer for that week. Usually 2-3 can per mate.

Dinner at Columbia is wonderful.

他们的比赛节次时间是12 分钟. 长岛15; 职业是20.

好久没来看家属的(红队). 他们之前的绿队有个中年女. 有段时间俺还真想过. 明智没染上这恶习. 虽然一般比滑雪近 但服装道具超多. 除了慢,俺看不出和职业队有啥不同 ok just kidding.

我戏称他们是四喜联盟: 因这个冰场规定 每个队的球员轮流做啤酒队长 负责买, 赛完喝.
– 打球
– 喝酒
– 聊吹
– 看球

队长70有加: 打的津津有味 带的有板有眼

不比真不知外面的世界

Utah Mammoth is Salt Lake City‘s pro ice hockey team based in Salt Lake City, which compete in the National Hockey League (NHL). They play at the Delta Center, sharing it with the Utah Jazz of the National Basketball Association (NBA).

Unfortunately, there isn’t a game during the 3 nights we’re there.

^{The trolley}

So Tampa Bay Lightning defeat Ottawa Senators 5-1.

How to manipulate 操纵

In recent days, American anthem is booed at NHL games, as well as in NBA. So I was wondering if the Canadian anthem would be booed here.

Not a chance

Because the announcer said (roughly) that the singer is singing for his sister who’s battling cancer.

How could anyone to boo, under such circumstances?

My best wishes goes to the sis … but thinking at the same time, is this a manipulation?

So 昨晚去看🏒 🇺🇸vs🇨🇦
近来新闻一直有报道 在🏒唱🇺🇸国歌的时候 常嘘声四起
…
昨晚🇨🇦的国歌先唱. 报音员说 “歌手的妹妹正在和癌搏斗 他在为妹妹祈祷…”

我本以为🇨🇦的国歌会有嘘声 但此言在先, 谁还会忍心去嘘一个为患癌的妹妹唱的歌手? 年轻的男娃唱时没有人出声.
So… 大妈在想 要是没有癌症 有没有人会去嘘🇨🇦的国歌? 反正俺是准备去嘘的… 周围的人也都🙄
很多时候 what you see or hear isn’t totally true. Do your due diligence 你所看到或听到的并不完全真实. 做好应尽的调查

🇺🇸5:🇨🇦1

Ryan Johansen (1992-; 2010) is a Canadian ice hockey centre for the Colorado Avalanche – newly traded. He was drafted 4th in 2010, by the Canadian team Columbus Blue Jackets.

A friend’s niece had dated him since college but broke up because of him couldn’t say no to other gfs.

I certainly admire her principle but in reality, there are more girls who will throw themselves at him, a $8m a year player – he signed a 8 year / $64,000,000 contract with the Nashville Predators in 2017.

Ryan Johansen (1992-; 2010)

加拿大瑞恩·约翰森 (Ryan Johansen, 1992 年-; 2010 年) 是科罗拉多雪崩队的冰球中心 – 新交易. 2010年, 他以第四顺位被加拿大球队哥伦布蓝衣队选中.

一个朋友的侄女从大学开始就和他约会, 但因为他无法拒绝其他女友而分手.

我当然钦佩她的原则. 但事实上,有很多女孩会向他投怀送抱 – 年薪$8m 的球员—他在2017年与纳什维尔掠夺者队签订了一份8年/$6,400万美元的合同. 觉得朋友的侄女和他很般配 … 只能叹息

The third game of Atlantic Division of NHL playoff at Amalie Arena.

~ 2-2 after 1st period
~ 2-3 after 2nd period
~ 3-3 after 3rd period
~ 4-3 at OT

Last month, Leafs beat Wild soundly at FLA Live arena, and we were rooting for the Canadians. Today we’re all for the home team.

A view of the Garrison Channel.

FLA Live Arena
1 Panther Pkwy,
Sunrise, FL 33323

Toronto Maple Leafs vs Panthers 6-2 and we’re happy: Islanders is fighting the playoff spot with the Panthers.

The Florida Panthers is based in the Miami metropolitan area / Fort Lauderdale, who competes in the Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference. They initially played their home games at Miami Arena before moving to the FLA Live Arena in 1998.

Toronto team scored shortly after starting … and they lead till the end. There are so many Canadians …

401 Channelside Dr.
Tampa, FL 33602

Tampa Bay Lightning beat Minnesota Wild 4 to 2, the last goal was empty net. The first period was bit boring, no goal, except a fight.

Leafs vs Lightning

We parked on the street, because the jam goes into the stadium parking. It might have been the most expensive street parking I’ve done: $12.85

When we dined at Watervue Grille @ Harbour Island in 2021, saw the Amalie Arena is across the Bay or Garrison Channel – here we come, finally -:)

The first fight 😂 0:0 after the first period.

Hoping for more actions 😊

The bathroom run: After the first period, I went to the bathroom. There were two lines, one was visibly shorter. So I investigated.

The reason? The shorter line was formed at the Exit.

So ballllsie – the Floridians go in both ways? Are you kidding me??? We kind of follow the rules back north, even in New York we don’t this shxt bec I don’t remember that I never ever went to the other side to remind the ladies that IS the exit!! lol…

10222 Elizabeth Pl
Tampa, FL 33619

• 5:1, made the playoff in 2025

This facility is Tampa Bay Lightning practice rink – they won the Stanley Cup in 2004, 202 and 2021. One big difference is, it has a bar on site.