The Air Force veteran, who battles multiple sclerosis, was hospitalized with COVID-19 pneumonia in the summer which put her singing career in jeopardy. Sonya Bryson-Kirksey has been belting out The Star-Spangled Banner at Lightning games over the last nine years with her powerful voice and bright blue lipstick. Porter will be behind the microphone for four of the PHF’s five playoff games. The broadcast veteran with over 37 years of on-air experience hosts a weekly program called ‘The Home Team’ heard every Saturday from 11AM to 1PM exclusively on Talk Radio 860 WGUL. Paul ‘Pipes’ Porter is a familiar figure in the local sports scene, serving as the arena voice of the Lightning, Orlando Magic and the press box voice of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. "Growing women's hockey, and the game at all levels, is a key pillar of our organization, and we look forward to the PHF inspiring so many young hockey players in the Tampa Bay community.” “As hockey fans we’re fortunate the Premier Hockey Federation has chosen the Bay Area for their playoff competition, and as an organization we are proud to support these extraordinary athletes in their pursuit of the Isobel Cup,” said Steve Griggs, Tampa Bay Lightning CEO. “We’re grateful for the support of the Tampa Bay Lightning to help make this pinnacle event so special, and excited to bring the PHF to Florida to crown the first Isobel Cup champion of our new era and grow the game by celebrating with new and passionate fans.” “While the Premier Hockey Federation is home to elite athletes defined by their talent and skill, the PHF also stands for ‘People Having Fun’, which is what this game is all about,” said Tyler Tumminia, PHF Commissioner. Lightning Public Address Announcer, Paul Porter, Anthem Singer, Sonya Bryson-Kirksey, Hockey Ambassador, Kelley Steadman, and Mascot, ThunderBug, are among the personalities from the back-to-back Stanley Cup winners who will help provide a championship experience for everyone. Ma(Brooklyn, N.Y.) – The Premier Hockey Federation is proud to partner with the National Hockey League’s Tampa Bay Lightning during the 2022 Isobel Cup Playoffs and today announced several collaborations for the event, March 25-28 at AdventHealth Center Ice in Wesley Chapel, Florida.
Paul Porter, Sonya Bryson-Kirksey, Kelley Steadman, ThunderBug to join the party March 25-28
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