Event Brief
ThunderBug named 2026 NHL Mascot of the Year
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 08, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
Summary: 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: Sep 09, 2026
WHERE: Tampa Bay
WHY: Routine/scheduled item — no distinct cause reported beyond the event itself.
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