John Fontana

joined Oct 17, 2008
last login May 23, 2013
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Managing editor of SB Nation's Tampa Bay Lightning community, Raw Charge. I've covered the Lightning online since February 2004.

Former Administrative Community Manager of FanHome.com

Yes I realize I made a typo with "teh", yes I know how to spell t-h-e.

Raw Charge

A Fan Of...

mlb Tampa Bay Rays
nfl Tampa Bay Buccaneers
ncaaf South Florida Bulls
nhl Tampa Bay Lightning
general Sidd Finch's Buddhist Fury (defunct)

Recent Activity

	A hockey writer's lament Recommended on May 23 2013, 4:20p
	No Subject Commented on HW Community Mock Draft Game 2013: Sign Ups on May 23 2013, 3:53p - 1 reply
	No Subject Recommended on May 23 2013, 3:52p
	No Subject Commented on HW Community Mock Draft Game 2013: Sign Ups on May 23 2013, 3:52p
	okay, okay, I'll step forward and do my duty Commented on HW Community Mock Draft Game 2013: Sign Ups on May 23 2013, 3:15p - 2 replies
	2013 NHL Eastern Conference Semifinals: The ghosts of playoffs past Posted on May 23 2013, 2:13p
	The uncropped, full size, chart graphic that is at the lead of this story Commented on How to resurrect a hockey franchise in 402 days on May 22 2013, 3:00p
	How to resurrect a hockey franchise in 402 days Posted on May 22 2013, 2:58p
	No Subject Commented on A sign of support on May 22 2013, 12:35p
	Syracuse Crunch goalie Riku Helenius set to return from Finland Posted on May 21 2013, 10:47p
	A sign of support Posted on May 21 2013, 8:40p
	one thing I didn't mention in the piece Commented on Tampa Bay civic bids for sporting events; does that include hockey? on May 21 2013, 3:25p
	Tampa Bay civic bids for sporting events; does that include hockey? Posted on May 21 2013, 2:33p
	I didn't doubt the truth, Alex :-) Commented on Syracuse Crunch defenseman Brian Lee is out for the remainder of the AHL playoffs on May 21 2013, 10:23a
	I didn't hear that Commented on Syracuse Crunch defenseman Brian Lee is out for the remainder of the AHL playoffs on May 20 2013, 6:18p - 1 reply
	Syracuse Crunch defenseman Brian Lee is out for the remainder of the AHL playoffs Posted on May 20 2013, 4:21p
	SB Nation teams up with Google for full Google+ integration Recommended on May 20 2013, 12:56p
	How to kill a franchise in 535 days Recommended on May 19 2013, 3:10p
	No Subject Commented on Quick strikes and links for Saturday, May 18th on May 18 2013, 12:21p
	Re: Worlds Recommended on May 18 2013, 12:20p
	Quick strikes and links for Saturday, May 18th Posted on May 18 2013, 11:12a
	One last thing Commented on AHL Eastern Semifinals Game 4: Syracuse Crunch (3) versus Springfield Falcons (2) game thread on May 17 2013, 9:57p - 1 reply
	I need to change some info here at Raw Charge Commented on AHL Eastern Semifinals Game 4: Syracuse Crunch (3) versus Springfield Falcons (2) game thread on May 17 2013, 9:55p - 1 reply
	Chad will remove another sexy Neilsen from his countdown graphic Commented on AHL Eastern Semifinals Game 4: Syracuse Crunch (3) versus Springfield Falcons (2) game thread on May 17 2013, 9:55p - 1 reply
	Second appearance for a Tampa Bay Lightning affiliate Commented on AHL Eastern Semifinals Game 4: Syracuse Crunch (3) versus Springfield Falcons (2) game thread on May 17 2013, 9:53p
	I believe that's the 17th straight win if this team were considered the same one that was playing in the playoffs last year Commented on AHL Eastern Semifinals Game 4: Syracuse Crunch (3) versus Springfield Falcons (2) game thread on May 17 2013, 9:53p - 1 reply
	STACK'EM, PACK'EM, SHIP'EM AWAY! Commented on AHL Eastern Semifinals Game 4: Syracuse Crunch (3) versus Springfield Falcons (2) game thread on May 17 2013, 9:52p - 1 reply
	ENG Commented on AHL Eastern Semifinals Game 4: Syracuse Crunch (3) versus Springfield Falcons (2) game thread on May 17 2013, 9:48p
	4-3 Pittsburgh Commented on AHL Eastern Semifinals Game 4: Syracuse Crunch (3) versus Springfield Falcons (2) game thread on May 17 2013, 9:47p
	WBS forced game 5 Commented on AHL Eastern Semifinals Game 4: Syracuse Crunch (3) versus Springfield Falcons (2) game thread on May 17 2013, 9:46p
	TAORMINA! Commented on AHL Eastern Semifinals Game 4: Syracuse Crunch (3) versus Springfield Falcons (2) game thread on May 17 2013, 9:37p
	Crunch have to grit it out Commented on AHL Eastern Semifinals Game 4: Syracuse Crunch (3) versus Springfield Falcons (2) game thread on May 17 2013, 9:36p
	I don't think that's a bad call on the Refs part Commented on AHL Eastern Semifinals Game 4: Syracuse Crunch (3) versus Springfield Falcons (2) game thread on May 17 2013, 9:31p
	Bass needed to get it out of his system Commented on AHL Eastern Semifinals Game 4: Syracuse Crunch (3) versus Springfield Falcons (2) game thread on May 17 2013, 9:30p
	Back underway at Helms Deep Commented on AHL Eastern Semifinals Game 4: Syracuse Crunch (3) versus Springfield Falcons (2) game thread on May 17 2013, 9:16p
	Yes'm Commented on AHL Eastern Semifinals Game 4: Syracuse Crunch (3) versus Springfield Falcons (2) game thread on May 17 2013, 9:09p - 1 reply
	Oklahoma City Barons (Oilers AHL team) have made the finals Commented on AHL Eastern Semifinals Game 4: Syracuse Crunch (3) versus Springfield Falcons (2) game thread on May 17 2013, 9:01p - 1 reply
	I'm wondering which Western team is due to win the WCF Commented on AHL Eastern Semifinals Game 4: Syracuse Crunch (3) versus Springfield Falcons (2) game thread on May 17 2013, 8:58p - 1 reply
	End of part two Commented on AHL Eastern Semifinals Game 4: Syracuse Crunch (3) versus Springfield Falcons (2) game thread on May 17 2013, 8:57p
	As for the Times Palace shirt, this would annoy the shit out of Cassie Commented on AHL Eastern Semifinals Game 4: Syracuse Crunch (3) versus Springfield Falcons (2) game thread on May 17 2013, 8:50p - 1 reply
	WYMAN Commented on AHL Eastern Semifinals Game 4: Syracuse Crunch (3) versus Springfield Falcons (2) game thread on May 17 2013, 8:49p
	No Subject Commented on AHL Eastern Semifinals Game 4: Syracuse Crunch (3) versus Springfield Falcons (2) game thread on May 17 2013, 8:46p - 1 reply
	And WBS is no up 3-1 Commented on AHL Eastern Semifinals Game 4: Syracuse Crunch (3) versus Springfield Falcons (2) game thread on May 17 2013, 8:45p
	As a follow up to #Tampacuse Commented on AHL Eastern Semifinals Game 4: Syracuse Crunch (3) versus Springfield Falcons (2) game thread on May 17 2013, 8:42p - 1 reply
	Was just about to post that Commented on AHL Eastern Semifinals Game 4: Syracuse Crunch (3) versus Springfield Falcons (2) game thread on May 17 2013, 8:41p - 1 reply
	Totally has been Commented on AHL Eastern Semifinals Game 4: Syracuse Crunch (3) versus Springfield Falcons (2) game thread on May 17 2013, 8:30p - 1 reply
	What was cooler was wen Linda Cohn retweeted Clare's story Commented on AHL Eastern Semifinals Game 4: Syracuse Crunch (3) versus Springfield Falcons (2) game thread on May 17 2013, 8:24p - 1 reply
	I'm trying to resolve Commented on AHL Eastern Semifinals Game 4: Syracuse Crunch (3) versus Springfield Falcons (2) game thread on May 17 2013, 8:20p - 1 reply
	Rumor says yes Commented on AHL Eastern Semifinals Game 4: Syracuse Crunch (3) versus Springfield Falcons (2) game thread on May 17 2013, 7:54p - 1 reply
	Springfield is giving in to frustrations Commented on AHL Eastern Semifinals Game 4: Syracuse Crunch (3) versus Springfield Falcons (2) game thread on May 17 2013, 7:43p
	Alex told me a rumor (via text) Commented on AHL Eastern Semifinals Game 4: Syracuse Crunch (3) versus Springfield Falcons (2) game thread on May 17 2013, 7:39p
	It's 2-0 Tampacuse Commented on AHL Eastern Semifinals Game 4: Syracuse Crunch (3) versus Springfield Falcons (2) game thread on May 17 2013, 7:34p
	Howard got his crowd Commented on AHL Eastern Semifinals Game 4: Syracuse Crunch (3) versus Springfield Falcons (2) game thread on May 17 2013, 7:12p
	Mikkelson in Commented on AHL Eastern Semifinals Game 4: Syracuse Crunch (3) versus Springfield Falcons (2) game thread on May 17 2013, 7:06p
	Good evening ladies and gentlemen Commented on AHL Eastern Semifinals Game 4: Syracuse Crunch (3) versus Springfield Falcons (2) game thread on May 17 2013, 7:01p
	AHL Eastern Semifinals Game 4: Syracuse Crunch (3) versus Springfield Falcons (2) game thread Posted on May 17 2013, 6:32p
	5 prominent hockey analysts who probably smoke crack Recommended on May 17 2013, 4:34p
	So, basically you're saying Commented on SB Nation teams up with Google for full Google+ integration on May 17 2013, 11:50a
	And just like much of SB Nation Commented on "Greetings from Tampacuse" shirts now available from Raw Charge on May 16 2013, 7:44p
	"Greetings from Tampacuse" shirts now available from Raw Charge Posted on May 16 2013, 3:36p
	Highlight video: Syracuse Crunch shut down and shut out Springfield Falcons in game 3 Posted on May 16 2013, 10:41a
	It's a final Commented on AHL Playoffs: Syracuse Crunch versus Springfield Falcons game thread on May 15 2013, 9:43p
	Palat's good, but the MVP is better Commented on AHL Playoffs: Syracuse Crunch versus Springfield Falcons game thread on May 15 2013, 9:16p
	Also good at the hockey: Ondrej Palat Commented on AHL Playoffs: Syracuse Crunch versus Springfield Falcons game thread on May 15 2013, 9:04p
	After 2 Commented on AHL Playoffs: Syracuse Crunch versus Springfield Falcons game thread on May 15 2013, 8:43p
	Get lost :-) Commented on AHL Playoffs: Syracuse Crunch versus Springfield Falcons game thread on May 15 2013, 8:18p
	I agree with this post Commented on AHL Playoffs: Syracuse Crunch versus Springfield Falcons game thread on May 15 2013, 8:06p
	Nope, I was excited Commented on AHL Playoffs: Syracuse Crunch versus Springfield Falcons game thread on May 15 2013, 8:04p
	Look at @rawcharge if you need to, and mentions Commented on AHL Playoffs: Syracuse Crunch versus Springfield Falcons game thread on May 15 2013, 7:58p - 1 reply
	CLARE! GET ON TWITTER! Commented on AHL Playoffs: Syracuse Crunch versus Springfield Falcons game thread on May 15 2013, 7:54p - 2 replies
	when don't you entertain yourself on yoru own? Commented on AHL Playoffs: Syracuse Crunch versus Springfield Falcons game thread on May 15 2013, 7:50p - 1 reply
	Panik at the War Memorial Commented on AHL Playoffs: Syracuse Crunch versus Springfield Falcons game thread on May 15 2013, 7:37p
	Good evening, Tampacuse fans Commented on AHL Playoffs: Syracuse Crunch versus Springfield Falcons game thread on May 15 2013, 7:11p
	This is a big game butr Commented on AHL Playoffs: Syracuse Crunch versus Springfield Falcons game thread on May 15 2013, 7:07p
	AHL Playoffs: Syracuse Crunch versus Springfield Falcons game thread Posted on May 15 2013, 7:03p
	for No...enough is enough with public financing of privately-held, for-profit concerns. Voted on May 14 2013, 6:42p
	The Five Houses of the Rangers Kingdom Recommended on May 14 2013, 12:03p
	Quick strikes and links for Tuesday, May 14th Posted on May 14 2013, 11:40a
	I don't know about that arena list Commented on Quick strikes and links for Monday, May 13th on May 13 2013, 7:55p
	Quick strikes and links for Monday, May 13th Posted on May 13 2013, 11:35a

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