NHL veteran Pat Maroon is back with the Tampa Bay Lightning! After retiring from his 14-season NHL career, the two-time Stanley Cup champion (2020, 2021) joins the Lightning organization as a full-time brand ambassador and television analyst.
In this video, we explore Maroon’s exciting new role with the team that means so much to him and his family. The 37-year-old forward played 848 NHL games across eight organizations, but Tampa Bay holds a special place in his heart – it’s where his daughter was born and where he built lasting memories during four seasons with the Lightning.
Maroon will represent the Lightning and Vinik Sports Group at community events, youth hockey programs, and Bolts for Life initiatives. He’s also joining the team’s revamped television broadcast for the 2025-26 season, bringing his playing experience and personality to Lightning fans.
Discover how Maroon plans to give back to the Tampa Bay community that supported him throughout his playing career, his thoughts on transitioning from player to broadcaster, and why Tampa Bay is the perfect place for his post-playing career.
Key highlights:
– Pat Maroon’s new role as Lightning brand ambassador
– His journey from Stanley Cup champion to TV analyst
– Community involvement and youth hockey initiatives
– Family connection to Tampa Bay
– Transition from playing to broadcasting career
– Lightning’s commitment to community engagement
