The Tampa Bay Lightning are a world class organization, and that's exactly the reason Rick Peckham was, for 24 years, a perfect fit for the team, because he was a world class broadcaster and play-by-play voice, and a world class human being. See the Bolts tribute to the voice we all love so much!
Despite the fact that I never really loved being a board op, I do love that it gave me the opportunity to experience what it was like working with Rick who is the consummate pro. Here's my tweet about my experience with the Bolts great broadcaster, and Joe Smith's tweet of his final call, Brayden Point's overtime winner to relinquish the demons of the Columbus Blue Jackets!