For the first time this season, the NHL's American Legacy Black Hockey History Tour, a uniquely curated mobile museum, will visit six U.S. cities in celebration of Black History Month. The stop in Tampa will be the museum's fourth stop of the league's tour. The 525-square foot museum looks back at the founders, trail blazers, history makers, and Stanley Cup Champions; and looks ahead to the next generation of young stars, NHL officials, broadcasters and women in the game. For a detailed list of locations and events open to the public, fans can visit
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In addition to the truck tour stopping at AMALIE Arena on Saturday afternoon, it will also visit the two schools the Lightning have partnered with for their Guide the Thunder program, Pierce and Webb Middle Schools, on Friday. Students at both schools will have an exclusive look at the truck and get the chance to experience the legacy of black players in hockey. The truck tour will also be stopping at the Jeff & Penny Vinik Family Park at Winston Park on Thursday from 3-6 p.m.
The Black History Month celebration is part of Hockey Is For Everyone, a joint NHL and NHLPA initiative celebrating diversity and inclusion in hockey. New this season, the Hockey Is For Everyone initiative has expanded from one month to year-round with NHLPA, NHL, Club and player participation. Returning this year, all 31 NHL teams have named a NHL player as a Hockey Is For Everyone ambassador, pledging to be a leader in the locker room and their community. The Lightning's representative this season is Victor Hedman. The Lightning will be hosting their Pride Night on Monday, February 25 when they host the LA Kings.
