Fri Sep 26 23:10:00 UTC 2025: Okay, here’s a summary and a rewritten news article:
**Summary:**
The Carolina Hurricanes are traveling to Tampa Bay to play their first preseason road game against the Lightning at Benchmark International Arena. The game will be available to watch on ESPN+ and Hurricanes.com (restricted to Raleigh and Tampa markets) and to listen on 99.9 The Fan and the Hurricanes App. The team is also promoting their Kids Club and an opening night giveaway of a Strutting Stormy hat.
**News Article:**
**Canes Hit the Road, Face Lightning in Tampa for Preseason Tilt**
TAMPA, Fla. – The Carolina Hurricanes are heading south to face the Tampa Bay Lightning tonight at Benchmark International Arena in their first road game of the preseason. Puck drop is scheduled for [Insert Time Here, if available] and fans in the Raleigh and Tampa broadcast markets can catch the action live on ESPN+ and Hurricanes.com. Radio coverage will be available on 99.9 The Fan and the Hurricanes App.
This matchup marks a key opportunity for the team to evaluate players and test strategies away from home.
In other news, the Hurricanes are reminding fans about their popular Kids Club, encouraging parents to sign up their young Caniacs for free. The team also announced an opening night giveaway: a limited-edition “Strutting Stormy” hat for those attending the October 9th home opener in Raleigh. Tickets and more information about the hat giveaway are available on the team’s website.
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