NHL: Red Wings at Lightning 3-20-2015

The Detroit Red Wings and Darren Helm have more than their share of fans in Tampa Bay, much to the dismay of the home team.

(The Associated Press)

DETROIT - Tampa Bay is like a home away from home for the Detroit Red Wings.

Whenever the Original Six club plays at Amalie Arena the place is packed with Red Wings fans. There's so much red in the stands some have referred to the Lightning's home as Joe Louis Arena South.

The Lightning apparently deal with a similar situation whenever the Chicago Blackhawks, Montreal Canadiens and - believe it or not - the Winnipeg Jets visit town.

Enough is enough, say the Lightning. Come playoff time - and there's a chance the Red Wings could meet Tampa Bay in the first round - the Lightning are restricting ticket sales to Florida residents, the Tampa Tribune reported.

Any fans who purchase tickets by credit card without a Florida address will have the sale canceled and will be issued a refund.

"We don't feel the need to apologize for doing our best to create a home atmosphere for our season ticket members and our team,'' team spokesman Bill Wickett told the Tampa Tribune,

This move might prove futile, since many Red Wings fans who attend Lightning games actually live in Florida.

In addition, only Lightning attire will be allowed in the Chase Club during playoff games.

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