Nick Hotel's Orlando Guide » Orlando Sports Events

Tampa Bay Lightning

Team Nick — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 10:36:24 +0000

As an NHL expansion team, the Tampa Bay Lightning first took the ice during the 1992-1993 season where they quickly became a part of the Eastern Conference’s Atlantic Division. Nicknamed the ‘bolts,’ the professional hockey team saw disappointing loses and an internal financial crisis before winning the coveted Stanley cup in 2004. Today, the bolts call St. Pete Times Arena in Tampa Bay, Florida home. Catch fast-paced hockey action in pure Florida fashion.

Orlando, Florida Spring Training

Team Nick — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 10:34:40 +0000

From Mid-February to the beginning of the regular Major League Baseball season, visitors and locals of the Sunshine State can catch all the Florida Grapefruit League action as well as professional pre-season baseball games. Here, sixteen teams battle under the warm Florida sun at various sports parks and stadiums throughout Florida.

Orlando, Florida is conveniently located near the Osceola County Stadium in Kissimmee, home of the Houston Astros spring training. The Atlanta Braves pre-season games can also be experienced at Disney’s Wide World of Sports Complex in the Walt Disney Resort.

Sports Events at Amway Arena

Team Nick — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 10:32:23 +0000

A slew of name changes can’t mask the Amway Arena’s chief function as a premier sports venue. Built in 1989, Amway Arena has been coined different nicknames, like the Orlando Arena, TD Waterhouse and the Arena in Orlando. Today, Amway Arena is currently home to the NBA’s Orlando Magic and the Arena Football League’s Orlando Predators. Besides hosting its fair share of sporting events, Amway Arena produces a wide range of entertainment events, concerts, ice shows and even high school graduations. Construction of the Orlando Events Center is currently underway and is expected to be completed for the Orlando Magic’s 2010-2011 season.