The Tampa Bay Lightning are dedicated to providing additional development and exposure opportunities for our student athletes. Beginning in the 2018-2019 season, the Tampa Bay Lightning launched the Elite Development Program (EDP). This program is dedicated to the further advancement of the top players within the LHSHL, at the 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th grade levels through the creation of a Freshman/Sophomore, and Junior/Senior elite teams. 

Under the leadership of the Tampa Bay Lightning Community Hockey Department, Lightning Made Hockey, and our Tampa Bay Lightning Alumni serving as head coaches, LHSHL EDP teams will compete in nationwide tournaments throughout the season. Players will be given the opportunity to not only face top competition in their age group, but also display their skills and talents for teams and organizations at the junior and college hockey level, potentially paving the way for LHSHL student athletes to the next level in their hockey career.

• On and off-ice training provided, beginning with the EDP Tryout Camp in July! 
• 2 on-ice practices per week, per team. All practices open to all players within the program, giving all players up to 4 days per week to jump on the ice! (exception of holidays and other special events/circumstances)
• Flexibility in attendance at practice allows players to stay true to their school work, or obligations to other teams and activities

• Freshman/Sophomore team, & Junior/Senior team! 
• Only players on ACTIVE LHSHL rosters are eligible to participate in EDP

• Tournaments selected to give LHSHL players access and exposure to coaches and scouts at the next level!

• Members of our Lightning Alumni have been selected to serve as head coaches for each of our EDP teams! 

• Each of the EDP team is a member of the  North American Prospects Hockey League (NAPHL), as well as the East Coast Elite League (ECEL)
• Each team will also attend a variety of other showcases/tournaments

• Each EDP team will face local high caliber opponents, including local college teams, to enhance their skills and experience!

• Each EDP roster will hold up to 25 players, while only 20 will be sent to each tournament

• Cost associated with each EDP team includes:
  • Practice time
  • Uniform
  • Tournament fees
  • Player hotel accommodations at each tournament
  • Player transportation at each tournament to and from games, team hotel and the airport
  • Airfare/travel accomodations to each tournament NOT included

The LHSHL EDP is open to any player currently enrolled within the Lightning High School Hockey League, and on an active LHSHL roster!  

EDP Tryout Camp will take place July 13-15, 2020, at Clearwater Ice Arena

To register for tryouts, click the link to the right! 

*Registering for EDP Tryout Camp does not guarantee a space within an EDP roster.

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