The Tampa Bay Lightning's home arena has had five names since opening in 1998: Ice Palace, St. Pete Times Forum, Tampa Bay Times Forum, Amalie Arena and now Benchmark International Arena.

Details of the naming-rights deal were not disclosed, though reports say it is a 10-year contract with Tampa-based Benchmark International.

The Tampa Bay Lightning won two Stanley Cups and played for two others while calling Amalie Arena their home. Their next appearance might be under the same roof, but it will be under a new name.

The team announced Aug. 13 that their home arena is now officially Benchmark International Arena after signing a new naming-rights deal. The Lightning did not specify the length of the deal, but other recent NHL stadium deals have been for 10 years. The Sports Busi

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