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 [http://thn.com/carolina], Florida Panthers [http://thn.com/florida] and Nashville Predators [http://thn.com/nashville] 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 [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/tampa-bay-lightning/latest-news/newly-acquired-sam-o-reilly-named-top-lightning-prospect], top selection from the 2025 NHL Draft, Ethan Czata [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/tampa-bay-lightning/players/lightning-prospect-has-an-excellent-opportunity-to-take-next-step-in-development], 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
