Tampa Bay Lightning extends local hospital partnership

NHL ice hockey team Tampa Bay Lightning has extended its sponsorship deal with local medical institute Florida Hospital.

The new deal will run for two years, from the 2014-15 season through 2015-16.

Under the deal, Florida Hospital will serve as the team’s presenting sponsor and benefit from branding placement on all official Lightning advertising campaigns and materials.

Florida Hospital will also be the presenting sponsor of the annual Tampa Bay Lightning Fan Fest supporter event at the team’s Amalie Arena.

The medial institute will also host two health awareness nights during the year in the form of the Breast Cancer Awareness Night and the Heart Health Awareness Night.

In addition, Florida Hospital will also continue to serve as the official healthcare partner of Tampa Bay Storm, the team’s Arena Football League sister franchise.