By David Opinko

Two behind-the-scenes people from Lethbridge part of Tampa’s Stanley Cup win

Jul 8, 2021 | 11:31 AM

LETHBRIDGE, AB – The Tampa Bay Lightning won their second consecutive Stanley Cup Wednesday, and they were aided by two people from Lethbridge.

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The Western Hockey League says, overall, 11 WHL alumni were part of Tampa’s championship victory.

Players that have taken part in at least one regular-season game with the Lightning this year include:

• Forward Tyler Johnson (Spokane, Wash. / Spokane Chiefs)
• Forward Brayden Point (Calgary, Alta. / Moose Jaw Warriors)
• Defenceman Cal Foote (Denver, Colo. / Kelowna Rockets)
• Defenceman Luke Schenn (Saskatoon, Sask. / Kelowna Rockets)
• Defenceman Ben Thomas (Calgary, Alta. / Vancouver Giants)

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There were also several Hockey Operations staff with the Lightning that were formerly part of the WHL, two of whom are from Lethbridge:

• Stacy Roest (Lethbridge, Alta. / Medicine Hat Tigers)
• Jamie Pushor (Lethbridge, Alta. / Lethbridge Hurricanes)
• Jason Berger (Philadelphia, Pa. / Seattle Thunderbirds)
• Brad Whelen (Calgary Hitmen)
• Grant Armstrong (North Delta, B.C. / Brandon Wheat Kings)
• Josh Dye (Portland Winterhawks)

The WHL was also represented in the runners up, the Montreal Canadiens:

• Forward Brendan Gallagher (Edmonton, Alta. / Vancouver Giants)
• Defenceman Joel Edmundson (Brandon, Man. / Kamloops Blazers),
• Defenceman Brett Kulak (Edmonton, Alta. / Vancouver Giants)
• Defenceman Shea Weber (Sicamous, B.C. / Kelowna Rockets)
• Goaltender Carey Price (Anahim Lake, B.C. / Tri-City Americans)
• Pro Scout Reid Simpson (Flin Flon, Man. / Prince Albert Raiders)

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