ThunderBug Crowned NHL Mascot of the Year | Tampa News

ThunderBug, the Tampa Bay Lightning’s beloved mascot since 1992, just won NHL Mascot of the Year for 2026—thanks to his wild community hustle, social media stardom, and game-day antics. He hit 370+ events last season, scuba dived at the aquarium, promoted playoffs from a helicopter, visited hospitals with patients, and handed out free coffee. His winning quote? “PARTY TIME!!!” Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c1000c41761e6286