“Guys want to win it again” – Ross Colton reflects upon Tampa Bay Lightning’s quest for another Stanley Cup Final
Ross Colton
American ice hockey centre Ross Colton for the Tampa Bay Lightning has said that there’s a feeling of excitement while he was heading into the team’s training camp. The Lightning have been one of the most consistent sides with three outings in the Stanley Cup Final in the last three seasons with two titles against their name.
Tampa Bay went past the Dallas Stars 4-2 in 2020 and the Montreal Canadiens with a final scoreline of 4-1 in 2021. However, the Colorado Avalanche found their better last season with a 4-2 triumph in the Cup.
“They won that first one [in 2020] and a term that got thrown around was like, ‘Oh, we’re not full yet,'” Colton said, as quoted by NHL.com. “So, you win that first one, then you think OK, what’s going to happen next year and then we come back, there’s excitement again, guys want to win it again, we go out and we win it again. And then the same thing with this year.”
“There’s a lot of nerves when you come into training camp”
The New Jersey native Colton, who (13:27, Second, G5) netted the series-winning goal in 2021, is hopeful to play an increased role in the team’s quest to reach further heights. Notably, the Lightning are trying to become the first team to reach the Final in four straight seasons since the New York Islanders did it five seasons in a row (1980-84).
He added: “I think guys, when you come into training camp, there’s a lot of nerves, because every night we have the bullseye on our back, teams want to beat us. I think it’s that excitement. And then to just be able to go to the Final again shows that we’re still in contention and we’re not content.”
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