Lightning captain Victor Hedman has made Tampa his second home, and the star defenseman has long been active in the community. So, during a desperate time of need following Hurricane Helene, Hedman and his wife,

With the community in desperate need following Hurricane Helene, Lightning captain Victor Hedman and his wife, Santa, have pledged $150,000 to those in need.

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Tampa Bay Lightning’s newest team captain — Victor Hedman — is stepping up outside of the rink. On Monday, Hedman and his wife Sanna announced they’ll be donating $150,000 to local relief efforts following the catastrophic destruction of Hurricane Helene.

Tampa Mayor Jane Castor walked into the Tampa Police Department headquarters Tuesday afternoon and gave Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman a big hug. “Good to see you, captain,” Castor said. Hedman may have been named the Lightning’s new captain just last month,