ThunderBug, the Tampa Bay Lightning mascot, won the 2026 NHL Mascot of the Year award. The team says the character has served as a longtime ambassador for the Lightning and hockey fans across Tampa Bay since debuting in 1992.
WHO:ThunderBug (Tampa Bay Lightning mascot); Tampa Bay Lightning
WHAT:ThunderBug wins the 2026 NHL Mascot of the Year award.
WHEN:Reported Sep 8, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
WHERE:Tampa Bay
WHY:Routine/scheduled item — no distinct cause reported beyond the event itself.
Reporting from 1 identified publisher for this event.
