Hockey: Ramsay fired by Lightning

Tampa, FL (Sports Network) - The Tampa Bay Lightning relieved associate coach Craig Ramsay of his duties on Thursday.
In his seven seasons in Tampa Bay, Ramsay helped lead the Lightning to four consecutive Stanley Cup Playoff appearances, two Southeast Division titles and a Stanley Cup while focusing on the defense and special teams.
Ramsay joined the Lightning as associate coach during the 2000-01 season and brought nearly three decades of NHL experience with him to the team.
"Associate coach Craig Ramsay has been relieved of his coaching duties with the Tampa Bay Lightning Hockey Club," executive vice president and general manager Jay Feaster said. "We thank Craig for his seven years of service to this franchise and for his hard work and dedication in helping us become Stanley Cup Champions.
"Head coach John Tortorella has begun the process of identifying and interviewing coaching candidates to serve as his top assistant. No timetable has been placed on filling the position."