Advertisement

Lightning welcome new puppy Bolt as team ambassador

The yellow lab will serve as the team ambassador while training to be a service dog.
 
The Tampa Bay Lightning announced its newest member Tuesday morning, a yellow lab named Bolt. (Courtesy of the Lightning)
The Tampa Bay Lightning announced its newest member Tuesday morning, a yellow lab named Bolt. (Courtesy of the Lightning)
Published Aug. 6, 2019

TAMPA — The Tampa Bay Lightning have made a “paw-sitive” move to their roster by adding Bolt, a four-month-old yellow lab puppy.

The puppy will serve as the team’s ambassador while training to be a service dog when his Lightning career is over.

The Tampa Bay Lightning's newest addition, Bolt, meets the team's mascot Thunder Bug. (Courtesy of the Lightning)

Bolt was born on March 31, weighing 28.5 pounds and spent the first 12 weeks of his life in the Grant and Shirley Herron Puppy Academy at Southeastern Guide Dogs.

Lightning fans can follow Bolt on both Twitter and Instagram @BoltsPup.

Contact Mari Faiello at mfaiello@tampabay.com. Follow @faiello_mari.