The Tampa Bay Lightning have announced their roster and the schedule for the 2025 NHL Prospect Tournament, being held September 12-15 at AdventHealth Center Ice.
The Lightning are hosting this annual tournament, which features the Carolina Hurricanes, Florida Panthers and Nashville Predators rookies and prospects.
It's a four-day tournament, with each team facing off against the others. To be eligible to compete in this tournament, a player must be on an entry-level contract (or less) and be 24 years old or younger, with fewer than 20 games of NHL experience.
Headlining the Lightning's roster include recently acquired Sam O'Reilly, top selection from the 2025 NHL Draft, Ethan Czata, and Ethan Gauthier, 2023 second round pick, preparing for his rookie season in the AHL.
Forwards: Tristan Allard, Ethan Czata, Dylan Duke, Cooper Flinton, Aiden Foster, Ethan Gauthier, Niko Huuhtanen, Connor Kurth, Lucas Mercuri, Marco Mignosa, Sam O'Reilly, Kaden Pitre, Milo Roelens, Gabriel Szturc.
Defensemen: Everett Baldwin, Dyllan Gill, Jan Golicic, Maxim Groshev, Maddox Labre, Roman Schmidt, Grant Spada
Goaltenders: Caleb Heil, Harrison Meneghin, Anders Miller
Friday, Sept. 12. Nashville vs Tampa Bay, 5:00 PM
Saturday, Sept. 13. Florida vs Tampa Bay, 5:00 PM
Monday, Sept. 15. Carolina vs Tampa Bay, 3:00 PM