Tampa Bay Lightning Radio Broadcasters
Tampa Bay Lightning radio broadcasters are Dave Mishkin, Phil Esposito, and Greg Linnelli.
Dave Mishkin - Play-by-play Announcer
Dave Mishkin has been the radio play-by-play broadcaster on the Lightning's new flagship radio station 102.5 The Bone. He has been with the franchise since the beginning of the 2002-03 season.
Prior to joining the Bolts, Dave spent eight seasons as the television and radio voice of the AHL's Hershey Bears. During his stint with the Bears, he also maintained a variety of roles aside from broadcasting including media relation director for the organization's soccer team. The Hershey Wildcats.
A 1991 Yale graduate, Mishkin broke into professional hockey as a play-by-play broadcaster for the Johnstown Chiefs of the ECHL. He initially started as a broadcaster for the school radio station, WYBC in 1989.
Phil Esposito - Color Commentator
NHL Hall of Famer and Lightning founder Phil Esposito is the color commentator for Lightning Radio. He also serves as the VP of corporate relations for the team.
A Lightning founder and team's general manager during its first seven seasons, Esposito joined the Lightning radio team during the 1999-00 season. Currently, he only calls home games on WHPT, alongside Dave Mishkin, and is replaced by Bobby Taylor for away games.
Prior to his stint in the Lightning broadcasting team, he worked as a TV analyst for FOX television and UPN 36 WSBK-TV in Boston. Elliot also served as a broadcasting analyst for the New York Rangers on MSG Network.
A former professional hockey legend, Esposito's spectacular 18-year playing career was highlighted by two Stanley Cup Championships with Boston Bruins and 10 NHL All-Star Game appearances.
Greg Linnelli - Game Day Host
Greg Linnelli is the pregame and intermission gameday host for the Tampa Bay Lightning. He is in his 8th season with Lightning Radio.
A native of Pennsylvania, Linnelli arrived in Tampa Bay in 2012 after working in various sports talk TV and radio positions in Pittsburgh for eight years.
Following his graduation from Duquesne University in 2003, Linnelli served as a play-by-play announcer and studio host for the University of Pittsburgh.
He hosted Pirates and Steelers pre and post-game on local radio stations and his morning shows on Fox Sports 970. After moving to Tampa, Linnelli worked as a host and sports update anchor for 98.7 The Fan sports radio, before joining the Bolts.
