News of Former Tampa Bay Jr Lightning Players


Kyle Baran and Danielle Faries at USF

March 9, 2008


Kyle Baran scoring a goal against Florida Atlantic University in the fall.


Danielle Faries in goal.

A number of former TBJL players were on the University of South Florida's Ice Bulls roster this year including Dave Apple, Kyle Baran, Danielle Faries, Tino Montanez and Paul Taglianetti.

Apple, Baran and Faries all played Bantam rec. Kyle also played High School on the Seminole team (when there was one). Tino and Paul both played travel and High School as well (Paul played for Palm Harbor).


Adam Petsche

December 21, 2007

Adam played for many years for the Tampa Bay Jr Lightning travel teams since he was a Mite. During his Midget years he played for the Titans. Adam was also on the 2005 - 2006 Tampa-Pinellas Combined High School team which took second in the State Tournament.

Last year Adam played Jr hockey with the Cincinatti Cyclones. This year he is playing for the Eastern Michigan University Eagles who play in the Central States Collegiate Hockey League .

Adam is enrolled as a freshman this year and is pursuing a Computer Science degree.

Guy Marcoux

December 8, 2007

Guy Marcoux played for the Tampa Bay Jr Lightning travel teams from Mites through Midgets. Guy was a leader on the 2005 - 2006 Tampa-Pinellas Combined High School team which took second in the State Tournament.

Last year Guy played briefly in Junior A with Adam Petsche for the Cincinnati Cyclones before returning home to St Petersburg for family reasons. This season Guy is playing for the Cajun Catahoulas of the Western States Hockey League .


John Hallas

October 6, 2007

John Hallas last played goalie for the Tampa Bay Jr Lightning and the Tampa Prep High School teams during the 2002 - 2003 season. He played for the Florida Chicago Showcase team and went to St Lawrence University located in Canton, NY near the St Lawrence River.

John has already graduated. However he was redshirted his freshman year and is now attending graduate school and is in his last year of NCAA eligibility. Check out his profile online.


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Send any information on former TBJL players to George Leach at gleach@tampabay.rr.com.

Last updated: 12/21/07