2004 Bill Wickett Tampa Bay Lightning Stanley Cup Championship Ring

The 2004 Tampa Bay Lightning Stanley Cup Championship Ring

A Historic Season for the Lightning

The 2004 Tampa Bay Lightning etched their name into the annals of hockey history with a remarkable season that culminated in their first-ever Stanley Cup victory. Finishing the regular season with an impressive 106 points, they secured the top seed in the Eastern Conference, setting the stage for a memorable playoff run.

In the first round, the Lightning faced the New York Islanders. With goaltender Nikolai Khabibulin’s stellar performance, including three shutouts, Tampa Bay triumphed in five games. The second round saw Brad Richards and Vincent Lecavalier, childhood teammates, leading the charge to sweep the Montreal Canadiens in four games. The Eastern Conference Finals against the Philadelphia Flyers was a nail-biting seven-game series, with Fredrik Modin scoring the decisive goal in Game 7, propelling the Lightning to their first Stanley Cup Finals.

The Stanley Cup Finals: A Battle Against the Flames

Facing the Calgary Flames, a formidable six-seed from the Western Conference, the Lightning engaged in a fiercely contested series. Each team won two of their three games on the road, leading to a climactic Game 7. In this decisive match, Ruslan Fedotenko emerged as the hero, scoring both goals for Tampa Bay, securing a 2-1 victory and the franchise’s first Stanley Cup in just their 12th year of existence.

The Exquisite Championship Ring

This stunning size 10.5, 14k white gold executive ring is a testament to the Lightning’s historic achievement. Weighing 70 grams, it boasts an approximate total diamond weight of 3.6 carats. The top panel proudly reads “STANLEY CUP CHAMPIONS” in relief, featuring a casted image of the Stanley Cup adorned with approximately .60 carats of blue diamonds. The Stanley Cup is engraved with “TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING” and the iconic lightning bolt logo, encrusted with seven round-cut diamonds.

• Top Panel: “STANLEY CUP CHAMPIONS” with a casted Stanley Cup image and blue diamonds.
• Right Panel: “TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING” above a casted NHL logo with four round-cut diamonds, flanked by logos of the defeated teams.
• Left Panel: “WICKETT” above the Lightning’s Championship logo, with “PR” in relief.
• Inside Stamping: “GOOD IS THE ENEMY OF GREAT”, “SAFE IS DEATH”, “JUNE 7 2004”, and “INTERGOLD 14K”.

The right panel showcases “TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING” in relief above a casted NHL logo with four round-cut diamonds. It also features the logos of the four teams Tampa Bay defeated en route to their championship, along with the record for each series. Below, “2004” is inscribed in relief, alongside “1ST CHAMPIONSHIP”. The left panel bears the name “WICKETT” above the Lightning’s Championship logo, flanked by two lightning bolts and “PR” in relief. The inside of the ring is stamped with motivational phrases and the date of their victory.

This exquisite ring is in NRMT condition, a true collector’s item for any enthusiast of hockey memorabilia. It represents not only a significant moment in the history of the Tampa Bay Lightning but also a piece of sports memorabilia that captures the essence of triumph and perseverance. For those looking to sell NHL items or explore more consignment opportunities, this ring stands as a beacon of the extraordinary achievements possible in the world of sports.

* This text was generated from the original auction listing.