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The NHL, along with broadcast partners ESPN and TNT, released their national broadcast schedules for the upcoming season Wednesday and will showcase the Nashville Predators in 10 nationally televised games in 2023-24. The Preds will have two games exclusively televised on TNT, three games on ESPN and another five games on the ESPN+/Hulu streaming service. The first of these nationally televised games will be Nashville's season opener against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Oct. 10 at AMALIE Arena, which will be shown exclusively on ESPN/ESPN+ as part of an Opening Night tripleheader. The Preds will be on ESPN+/Hulu the following month when they host the Anaheim Ducks on Nov. 14 at Bridgestone Arena. The streaming service will also showcase Nashville's Friday night tilt at the Carolina Hurricanes on Dec. 15, as well as two more road games against the Los Angeles Kings (Feb. 22) and the Florida Panthers (March 21) and a home matchup against the St. Louis Blues (April 4). TN...

Nashville, Tenn. (August 25, 2023) - The Nashville Predators will host the Gold Star Showcase, an intrasquad game between Predators players benefiting the Special Operations Warrior Foundation, at F&M Bank Arena in Clarksville, Tenn., on Thursday, Sept. 28 at 7 p.m. CT. "We are absolutely thrilled to host this game at F&M Bank Arena and to see Predators hockey in Clarksville Montgomery County," F&M Bank Arena General Manager Kylie Wilkerson said. "This matchup will serve as part of an exciting kickoff to the upcoming NHL season, and we are honored to utilize the event to support our military community." Tickets for the Gold Star Showcase will go on sale on Aug. 29 at 10 a.m. CT on Ticketmaster.com. Season Ticket Citizens will receive a presale and special discount code that will be available to them on Aug. 28 at 10 a.m. CT. Fans will also have the option to purchase premium tickets for the game, which will include an all-inclusive food and bever...

Men and women from across the country with varying visual impairments gathered at Ford Ice Center Antioch last week for USA Hockey's Blind Hockey Development Camp. This marked the first time the Nashville Predators have played host to the program, which has been in existence since 2018. Camp attendees compete each year in hopes of making the roster and joining Team USA to compete in international play throughout the season leading to the Paralympics. "Our team is comprised of 20 players - three goalies and 17 skaters," said Mike Svac, Head Coach and General Manager for the USA Blind Hockey team. "Every year, we come together in August to reevaluate the existing team and make any changes. At this year's camp, we're on the ice four hours a day, Thursday through Sunday, and then we'll go ahead and select the team for this upcoming year." The USA Blind Hockey team typically boasts a diverse roster, including both male and female players rangin...

Nashville, Tenn. (Aug. 10, 2023) - The Nashville Predators announced today that single-game tickets for the 2023-24 season will go on sale Thursday, Aug. 17 at 10 a.m. CT on  Ticketmaster . The upcoming season, which is highlighted by the Nashville Predators 25th Anniversary, will begin on the road in Tampa Bay on Oct. 10 with the home opener at Bridgestone Arena set for Oct. 12 against Seattle. For the first 25 hours of the on-sale starting at 10 a.m. on Aug. 17, fans can receive 25% off select seats for Preds home games in honor of the 25th Anniversary. Season Ticket Citizens will have exclusive presale access to Predators single game tickets for home games during the 2023-24 season and preseason through their MySmashvilleTix account beginning on Aug. 14. Single-game tickets will be available in multiple price levels but are subject to availability by game and price level. Additionally, the Predators' full slate of single-game ticket promotions have been released on  Nash...

Over 150 participants from all over the country traveled to Middle Tennessee this July to experience the 24th Annual Predators Hockey School. The Preds Hockey School, held at Ford Ice Center Antioch from July 10-14 and Ford Ice Bellevue from July 24-28, helped young athletes ages 6 to 14 enhance their game both on and off the ice. Lucy O'Brien is a Predators Hockey School veteran. She travels from Louisville, Kentucky every summer for the camp, and also throughout the year for games, other camps and clinics. Lucy has been skating for four years. Because hockey is not as popular in her hometown, Preds Hockey School is a great venue for O'Brien to get on the ice. "Hockey is not big in my hometown, so I love coming to Nashville for Hockey School, games, clinics and camps," O'Brien said. "Compared to other hockey lessons, the Predators Hockey school has more community elements but also individual time." Parents play a huge role in children's d...

Nolensville, TN - The Nashville Spartans are thrilled to announce their schedule for the upcoming 2023-24 USPHL Premier season. Exciting matchups and thrilling games await as the Spartans prepare to kick off their season with an away game against the Columbus Mavericks on Friday, September 8th. Following two road games in Columbus and another two in Buffalo against the Stampede, the Spartans will make their highly anticipated return to the Gary Force Acura Ice Arena on Friday, September 22nd, once again facing off against the Columbus Mavericks. After the home opener, the Spartans will have the opportunity to highlight their skills on home ice, playing three consecutive games to close out the month of September. They will then travel to Raleigh, North Carolina for the USPHL Southeast Showcase, taking place October 6th through the 9th. Also, in October, the team will embark on a journey to Blaine, Minnesota, participating in the USPHL Midwest Showcase and competing against teams fr...

Nashville, Tenn. (July 14, 2023) – Michelle Kennedy, currently Chief Operating Officer for the Nashville Predators, Bridgestone Arena, and SS&E, will assume the additional titles of President and Alternate Governor, effective immediately, Chairman Herb Fritch and Chief Executive Officer Sean Henry announced today. In her new role, Kennedy will lead the franchise’s day-to-day business operation, while collaborating with Henry on all major initiatives for the arena, SS&E, the team, partners, events, and the lifeblood of the organization – its incredible fans. Michelle’s focus on the daily demands of the business will allow Henry to focus on the organization as a whole, while working with current Chairman Fritch, incoming Chairman Bill Haslam, Nashville Predators General Manager Barry Trotz, and on advancing Bridgestone Arena venue redevelopment plans and external growth opportunities for the organization. “We are pleased to elevate Michelle to the positions of President a...

Nashville, Tenn. (July 12, 2023) - Nashville Predators, Bridgestone Arena and SS&E President and CEO Sean Henry announced today that the organization has hired Dionna Widder as Chief Revenue Officer. In her role, Widder will oversee ticket sales and service; premium seating; suite sales and service; partnership sales and service; data analytics; and business intelligence. She will also be a member of the club's executive leadership team and contribute to the continued growth and development of SS&E, the organization's external sales, marketing and operations entity that currently manages, among others, F&M Bank Arena in Clarksville, the Ford Ice Centers and the sales and marketing functions for Austin Peay State University Athletics. "We couldn't be happier to add Dionna, a talented executive with an incredibly strong track record in revenue generation and retention, to our organization," Henry said. "As SMASHVILLE continues to grow - with...

There are few places where you can catch a college basketball game and practice your stickhandling under the same roof, but after this weekend, residents of Clarksville will be able to do just that. After nearly a decade in the works, the long-awaited F&M Bank Arena will officially open its doors in Downtown Clarksville with a grand opening ceremony this Saturday at 11 a.m. "The Grand Opening celebration is set to ignite Clarksville with a whirlwind of festivities, fun, and unforgettable moments," SS&E Vice President & General Manager Danny Butler said. "This event isn't just about a venue - it's a highly anticipated celebration that will reverberate throughout our community." The arena and its adjoining Ford Ice Center are the latest extension of the Nashville Predators' footprint in Middle Tennessee, this time into a community both passionate about sports and hungry for a premier live entertainment center to call their own. ...

Nashville, Tenn. (July 11, 2023) - Nashville Predators General Manager Barry Trotz announced today that the team has signed forward Denis Gurianov to a one-year, $850,000 contract. Gurianov, 26 (6/7/97), skated in 66 total NHL games last season with Dallas and Montreal, recording seven goals and 17 points. He began the campaign with the Stars, posting nine points (2g-7a) in 43 appearances, before a February trade sent him to the Canadiens, rounding out his season with eight points (5g-3a) in 23 contests. Originally drafted by Dallas in the first round (12th overall) of the 2015 NHL Draft, Gurianov has suited up in 280 career NHL games, notching 51 goals and 111 points. The 2019-20 campaign - his first full NHL season - saw him score 20 goals and record 29 points for the Stars, earning him an 11th-place finish in Calder Trophy voting. He hit the 30-point mark for the first time in the following campaign and picked up a career-high 31 points (11g-20a) in 2021-22 for Dallas. The 6...

Nashville, Tenn. (July 6, 2023) - Nashville Predators General Manager Barry Trotz announced today that the team has signed forward Kalan Lind to a three-year, entry-level contract. Lind, 18 (1/25/05), was selected by the Predators in the second round (46th overall) of the 2023 NHL Draft, held last week in Nashville at Bridgestone Arena. A 6-foot, 158-pound left wing out of Red Deer, Lind established WHL career highs in assists (28) and points (44) while adding in 16 goals, helping the Rebels reach the second round of the playoffs. In 2021-22, his rookie WHL campaign, he scored 20 goals and posted 38 points, finishing fourth and fifth, respectively, on his team in both categories. Lind owns 88 points (40g-48a) - including 17 power-play goals - in 119 career WHL contests, all coming with Red Deer. Internationally, the Swift Current, Sask., native joined fellow Predators prospects Matthew Wood, Tanner Molendyk and Dylan MacKinnon in winning gold for Canada at the 2022 Hlinka Gretz...

Nashville, Tenn. (July 6, 2023) - Nashville Predators General Manager Barry Trotz announced today that the team has signed defenseman Tanner Molendyk to a three-year, entry-level contract. Molendyk, 18 (2/3/05), was selected by the Predators in the first round (24th overall) of the 2023 NHL Draft, held last week in Nashville at Bridgestone Arena. Molendyk established WHL career highs in games played (67), goals (9), assists (28) and points (37) with Saskatoon in 2022-23, helping lead his team to the Eastern Conference Final. The 5-foot-11, 181-pound blueliner added three goals and five assists in 18 postseason games, sharing the lead for goals and finishing second and tied for second in points and assists, respectively, among WHL defensemen. Molendyk also was second on the Blades and 10th among WHL skaters in his position in plus-minus at +31, a career high. At the international level, the McBride, B.C., native won gold with fellow Predators prospects Matthew Wood, Kalan Lind a...

Nashville, Tenn. (July 3, 2023) - Nashville Predators General Manager Barry Trotz announced today that the team has signed forward Jasper Weatherby to a one-year, two-way contract worth $775,000 at the NHL level. Weatherby, 25 (1/22/98), spilt the 2022-23 season between two AHL teams - the San Jose Barracuda and Grand Rapids Griffins - compiling 17 points (6g-11a) in 70 games. He began the campaign with San Jose, where he had six points (3g-3a) in 39 appearances, before a mid-season trade sent him to the Detroit organization; he closed out the year by producing 11 points (3g-8a) in 31 games for the Griffins. Originally drafted by San Jose in the fourth round (102nd overall) of the 2018 NHL Draft, the 6-foot-4, 222-pound forward has spent the majority of his professional career in the AHL, where he owns 32 points (11g-21a) in 95 games. He tallied two points (1g-1a) in his NHL debut with San Jose on Oct. 16, 2021 vs. Winnipeg and went on to play in 49 more contests that season, n...

Nashville, Tenn. (July 2, 2023) - Nashville Predators General Manager Barry Trotz announced today that the team has hired Mark Borowiecki as a Pro Development Coach. In this role, the former Predators defenseman will work primarily on the development side with the team's players in Nashville and Milwaukee (AHL) and will serve as a mentor off the ice. He will be based in Ottawa and will travel to Nashville, Milwaukee and team camps throughout the season. "Mark's presence and positive impact on our entire franchise was felt from the moment he chose to sign with us back in October 2020, and we are more than happy to welcome him back to the Predators in this capacity," Trotz said. "During his time with us as a player, Mark had all the respect in the world from his teammates and was a mentor and role model on and off the ice, especially to our younger prospects. We're grateful that Mark and his family wanted to remain a part of our organization following his ...

Nashville, Tenn. (July 1, 2023) - Nashville Predators General Manager Barry Trotz announced today that the team has signed defenseman  Alexandre Carrier  to a one-year, $2.5 million contract. Carrier, 26 (10/8/96), played in 43 games for the Predators last season, recording nine points (2g-7a) and 27 penalty minutes. In 2021-22, his first full NHL campaign, the 5-foot-11, 174-pound blueliner became the first Predators player at his position to the named to the NHL's All-Rookie Team following a 30-point (3g-27a) season. He led NHL rookie defensemen in plus-minus (+26) and was third in assists, points and average TOI (20:59); he posted the most assists and points by a rookie blueliner in franchise history. He's recorded five assists and 23:43 of average ice time in 10 career Stanley Cup Playoff games with Nashville. Originally drafted by Nashville in the fourth round (115th overall) of the 2015 NHL Draft, Carrier made his League debut on Jan. 17, 2017 at Vancouver and has...

Nashville, Tenn. (July 1, 2023) - Nashville Predators General Manager Barry Trotz announced today that the team has signed forward Ryan O'Reilly to a four-year, $18 million contract. O'Reilly, 32 (2/7/91), won the Stanley Cup and Conn Smythe Trophy with St. Louis in 2019 and has collected numerous other accolades during his 14-year NHL career, including the Selke Trophy (2019), Lady Byng Memorial Trophy (2014) and three trips to the NHL All-Star Game. This past season, the 6-foot-1, 207-pound center recorded 30 points (16g-14a) in 53 games with St. Louis and Toronto and added nine points (3g-6a) in 11 postseason appearances, helping lead the Maple Leafs to a first-round victory over Tampa Bay. O'Reilly had 10 points (12g-7a) in 40 games to begin the campaign before a trade to Toronto ended his five-year tenure with St. Louis; following the acquisition, he produced at nearly a point-per-game rate, owning four goals and seven assists in 13 regular-season appearances for ...

Nashville, Tenn. (July 1, 2023) - Nashville Predators General Manager Barry Trotz announced today that the team has signed goaltender Troy Grosenick to a one-year, two-way contract worth $775,000 at the NHL level. Grosenick, 33 (8/27/89), appeared in six games during the 2022-23 season with the AHL's Lehigh Valley Phantoms, going 3-2-0 with a 3.32 goals-against average. The 6-foot-1, 181-pound netminder returns to the Predators organization after spending parts of three seasons with Milwaukee from 2017-20, posting a 47-27-9 record in 86 games. In 2019-20, Grosenick finished sixth in the AHL in wins (20), eighth in save percentage (.920) and ninth in goals-against average (2.29) as he and Connor Ingram won the Harry "Hap" Holmes Memorial Award, given to the goaltenders on the team with the fewest goals-against per game during the regular season, helping lead Milwaukee to the league's best record. That same season, he was honored for his work in the Milwaukee commu...

Nashville, Tenn. (July 1, 2023) - Nashville Predators General Manager Barry Trotz announced today that the team has signed forward Gustav Nyquist to a two-year, $6.37 million contract. Nyquist, 33 (9/1/89), recorded 27 points (11g-16a) in 51 games split between Columbus and Minnesota in 2022-23, then added five assists in six postseason games for the Wild. A veteran of 703 NHL games with Detroit, San Jose, Columbus and Minnesota, the Halmstad, Sweden native has amassed 428 points (175g-253a) a career-high 28 goals in 2013-14 and 54 points (27g-27a) in 2014-15, both with the Red Wings. Prior to becoming a full-time NHLer, the 5-foot-11, 176-pounder spent parts of four seasons with the AHL's Grand Rapids Griffins, being named to the to two AHL All-Star Games, the 2012 AHL All-Rookie Team and the 2013 First All-Star Team while winning the 2013 Calder Cup. Originally drafted by Detroit in the fourth round (121st overall) of the 2008 NHL Draft, Nyquist enjoyed a decorated three-...

Nashville, Tenn. (July 1, 2023) - Nashville Predators General Manager Barry Trotz announced today that the team has signed restricted free agent forward  Cody Glass  to a two-year, $5 million contract. Glass, 24 (4/1/99), spent his first full season at the NHL level in 2022-23, amassing 35 points (14g-21a) in 72 games with the Predators, all career highs. After opening the season with three points (1g-2a) in his first 16 appearances (Oct. 7-Dec. 12), he recorded 32 points (13g-19a) in his final 56 games, the fourth-most points on the Predators in that time span. Glass was also second on the Predators in power-play goals with six, a career high. Following the NHL campaign, the Winnipeg, Man., native joined Canada at the 2023 World Championship, where he posted four assists in 10 games en route to the gold medal. In his first season in the Nashville organization in 2021-22, Glass led the AHL's Milwaukee Admirals in points with 62 (14g-48a, 66gp) and ranked fifth in the AHL in as...

Nashville, Tenn. (July 1, 2023) - Nashville Predators General Manager Barry Trotz announced today that the team has signed defenseman Luke Schenn to a three-year, $8.25 million contract. Schenn, 33 (11/2/89), is a two-time Stanley Cup champion with the Tampa Bay Lightning (2020-21) and finished the 2022-23 season skating for the Toronto Maple Leafs, recording one goal, 60 hits and 13:18 of average ice time in 15 appearances. Prior to being acquired by Toronto at the trade deadline, the 6-foot-2, 225-pound blueliner closed out a two-season stint with Vancouver, where he had 21 points (3g-18a) and a +9 rating in 55 games for the Canucks in 2022-23. Schenn suited up in 11 postseason games for the Maple Leafs, helping lead them to a first-round victory over the Lightning while tallying one assist, a +8 rating, 54 hits and 17 blocked shots. Originally drafted by the Maple Leafs in the first round (fifth overall) of the 2008 NHL Draft, Schenn is a veteran of 933 games with Toronto, P...