Recently, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman joined Tampa Bay Lightning owner Jeff Vinik, CEO Steve Griggs, Tampa mayor Bob Buckhorn, Hillsborough County Ken Hagan Commissioner, and Tampa Bay Sports Commission Executive Director Rob Higgins to talk about the NHL All-Star Game and some of the challenges that will need to be dealt with to host event the same weekend as the city’s annual “Gasparilla” festival. These dignitaries met for a press conference soon after the official announcement that the 2018 NHL All-Star Game and attendant festivities would be held in Tampa on January 28 and 29.
Tampa Bay Lightning All-Star Game: Gary Bettman and Jeff Vinik discuss nuts, Bolts, and pirates
