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The Tampa Bay Lightning and Cox Media Group announced that 102.5 The Bone will remain the official flagship station of the Lightning following a multi-year contract extension, ensuring fans will continue to hear live broadcasts of their favorite NHL team.
The station will maintain its current broadcast team, featuring Dave Mishkin on play-by-play and Hockey Hall of Famer Phil Esposito serving as color analyst. Greg Linnelli will return as the host for pre-game, intermission, and post-game coverage, alongside other station personalities.
New this season, 102.5 The Bone will launch a weekly show featuring Lightning personalities, as well as an expanded Last Call Postgame Show. Additionally, daily Lightning updates will be broadcast across all Cox Media Group stations, offering fans comprehensive coverage beyond live games.
The station’s lineup includes iconic morning host Mike Calta, the J.P. Show, the Senning Show, and Drew Garabo LIVE! in the afternoon. These programs set the stage for the Lightning broadcasts, creating a full day of compelling content for listeners.
102.5 The Bone’s signal reaches broadly, broadcasting at 100,000 watts and serving Tampa Bay, Sarasota, and extending into Fort Myers and Lakeland. The station is also available digitally, streaming on the 102.5 The Bone app and other platforms. Its distinctive talk format, featuring live, local discussions throughout the day, complements the station’s sports programming.
Cox Media Group’s Tampa Bay radio portfolio is among the strongest in the market. Since 2020, its stations collectively have been the most listened to, reaching nearly one-third of adults aged 25–54, including both men and women in that demographic.
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