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Lightning eject ThunderBug after YouTube incident

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James Olson

Updated on April 06, 2026

The 10 News Investigators have learned the Tampa Bay Lightning are looking for a new mascot less than a week after "ThunderBug" had an altercation with a Bruins fan.

Photo Gallery: ThunderBug's altercation with fanVideo of the incident, meanwhile, went viraland garnered national attention.On Monday, the Lightning confirmed the mascot performer will not work another game for the team.The woman had been with the team since 2009.A Lightning spokesman said the incident played a part in the team's decision, but it wasn't the only factor.The ThunderBug isn't the only mascot to have been given the pinkslip before in the Bay area. In 2008, the Tampa Bay Rays fired the woman underneath the Raymond mascot.Fans of the Bug have created a Facebook page, showing their support for their mascot.Watch the clip of the incident below:You may also like:Sting: 31 pimps and prostitutes arrested (with pics)

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