S3 E2 | Beyond the Stanley Cup: How NHL Legend Phil Esposito Brought Hockey to Tampa Bay

Phil Esposito, an NHL Hall of Famer instrumental in expanding the sport of hockey in Florida, gives Owen LaFave the inside scoop on what it takes to build a long-lasting career in a specific industry–even an industry as competitive as professional sports. Ever candid, Esposito describes how he pivoted from being a record-breaking NHL player in the 1970s and 80s to building a hockey franchise in Tampa Bay with his brother, goalkeeper Tony Esposito, in the early 90s. At the time, many doubted professional hockey could succeed in Florida, but as the first president and general manager of the Tampa Bay Lightning, Phil Esposito proved the naysayers wrong. From overcoming a low point of his career when he left as GM of the New York Rangers, to later returning to the Lightning as Tampa Bay's radio color commentator, Esposito shares an array of entertaining stories for the avid hockey fan and enterprising business leader alike.   The Bank of Tampa | Member FDIC