Nashville Predators
The Nashville Predators are a professional ice hockey team based in Nashville, Tennessee. They play in the National Hockey League (NHL). Their name is sometimes shortened to the "Preds." They play in Bridgestone Arena (formerly named Nashville Arena, Gaylord Entertainment Center, and Sommet Center). Their logo is a reference to a partial Smilodon skeleton that was found beneath downtown Nashville in 1971, during the construction of the First American National Bank. The franchise held a vote with the fans to choose a team name. The three candidates that were chosen were: The "Ice Tigers", "Fury", and "Attack". Another choice, "Predators", was added to the vote. Predators won the vote, and the new franchise was named the Nashville Predators.
| Nashville Predators | |
|---|---|
| Conference | Western |
| Division | Central |
| Founded | 1998 |
| History | Nashville Predators 1998–present |
| Home arena | Bridgestone Arena |
| City | Nashville, Tennessee |
| Colors | Predators gold, navy blue, white[1][2][3] |
| Media | FS Predators The Game (102.5 FM) |
| Owner(s) | Predators Holdings LLC |
| General manager | David Poile |
| Head coach | John Hynes |
| Captain | Roman Josi |
| Minor league affiliates | Milwaukee Admirals (AHL) |
| Stanley Cups | 0 |
| Conference championships | 1 (2016–17) |
| Presidents' Trophies | 1 (2017–18) |
| Division championships | 2 (2017–18, 2018–19) |
| Official website | nhl |
Nashville Predators Media
In August 1997, Barry Trotz was named as the first head coach of the Nashville Predators.
Chris Mason became the ninth goaltender to score a goal in the NHL during the 2005–06 season.
The 2009–10 season saw the debut of Colin Wilson with the Predators.
The Predators signed Shea Weber to a 14-year contract in 2012, after the Philadelphia Flyers made a front-loaded offer sheet for Weber.
P. K. Subban during the 2017 Stanley Cup Finals. The Predators traded Shea Weber to the Montreal Canadiens for Subban in 2016.
The Predators have played their home games at Bridgestone Arena since 1998.
David Legwand is second all-time in franchise points. He was also the final member of the inaugural team to retire or move.
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References
- ↑ "Predators Logos and Jerseys". NashvillePredators.com. NHL Enterprises, L.P. Retrieved May 31, 2018.
- ↑ Willis, Thomas (June 20, 2017). Photoblog: Predators New Adidas Uniforms for 2017-18. NHL Enterprises, L.P.. https://www.nhl.com/predators/news/photoblog-nashville-predators-new-adidas-uniforms-for-2017-18/c-290018200. Retrieved September 28, 2017.
- ↑ "Miscellaneous Arena/Game Night Information" (PDF). Nashville Predators 2018–19 Media Guide. NHL Enterprises, L.P. September 24, 2018. Retrieved April 19, 2019.
