For Lightning fans living outside of the Tampa Bay Area, opportunities to watch the Bolts play live are few and far between. When they do get a chance to see a live game, it’s often from a distance with very little chance to interact with their favorite players. That’s exactly what 17 year old Brad Earlewine expected when he watched the Lightning take on the St. Louis Blues at the Scottrade Center last week.
Instead, he had an unforgettable night.
Growing up in St. Louis, Earlewine’s family is predominantly fans of the St. Louis Blues. When he and his older brother would play NHL video games, his older brother selected the Blues while Earlewine went with the Bolts.