Photo by Linda Hamilton

At this point everyone knows enough about the ancient Mayans and their calendar to know that the world was predicted to end tomorrow. On the odd chance that they turn out to be right, it’s as good a time as any to look back on some Lightning hockey memories that gave us the warm fuzzies.

If this is in fact the end of days, I’d much rather have these on my mind than lockout apathy. Here… we… go!

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Ryan Shannon Photo by Linda Hamilton

Over a month before NHL Free Agency opens, it was announces today that Lightning forward Ryan Shannon has signed a three year deal with the ZSC Lions in Zurich. The Lions are part of the Swiss-A national league.

The Swiss team made the announcement on their website and the news is spreading around Twitter. The team hasn’t issued a formal announcement yet, but the Tampa Bay Times is reporting it.

Shannon signed with the Lightning last season, inking a 1 year contract valued at $625,000. There was hope that he would be able to see some work with the team’s top two lines, but that never seemed to materialize.

His season was marred by injuries. A knee injury saw him miss 15 games in December and January. His season was ended in March when he underwent surgery to repair a torn rotator cuff.

There’s no hard feelings on either end and Shannon had some extremely complimentary parting words for the Lightning and the city they play in.

“It’s a great place to play, a great hockey city and I’m not sure enough people know about that. … I wish them nothing but the best,” Shannon said. (Quote Source: Tampa Bay Times)