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TSU is getting even cooler. Say hello to the nation’s first HBCU ice hockey team.

Rachel Iacovone

June 28, 2023

Tennessee State University has officially scored the first hockey team at a historically Black college or university.

Filed Under: Education, Sports, WPLN News Tagged With: HBCU, hockey, Nashville Predators, NHL, Predators, Tennessee State University, TSU

The case of the missing fang and the meteoric rise of Nashville’s beloved hockey team

Rose Gilbert

April 1, 2022

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This Is Nashville multimedia producer Rose Gilbert heard that the Nashville Predators’ symbol was inspired by a real saber-toothed tiger that once roamed the area we now know as downtown. Her journey to find more took her all the way back to the Ice Age.

Filed Under: Features, History, Sports, WPLN News Tagged With: Nashville Predators, Predators

Checking in on the Nashville Predators

Rose Gilbert

April 1, 2022

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We’re joined by a panel of authors, fans and journalists to help us understand how the Preds first came to be and how they’ve changed the city. And, of course, we’ll discuss Smashville’s unique fan culture. 

Filed Under: Programs Tagged With: hockey, Kurdish Professionals, Nashville Predators, Predators, smashville

Predators Prospect To Make History As First Openly Gay NHL Player

Rachel Iacovone

July 19, 2021

A Nashville Predators’ prospect is set to make history as the NHL’s first openly gay player. Luke Prokop came out on Monday, before the 19-year-old defenseman has made his NHL debut.

Filed Under: Sports, WPLN News Tagged With: hockey, lgbt, lgbtq, Luke Prokop, Nashville Predators, NHL, Predators

‘I Just Feel Thankful’: Predators Goalie Pekka Rinne Retiring After 15 Seasons

Rachel Iacovone

July 13, 2021

The Nashville Predators’ star goalie is retiring from the NHL and the only franchise he’s ever known. Pekka Rinne announced his decision Tuesday, making the 2020-21 regular season closer the last game of his career.

Filed Under: Sports, WPLN News Tagged With: hockey, Nashville Predators, NHL, Pekka Rinne, Predators, Sports

Nashville Predators Want Exponential Improvement With New Coach

Blake Farmer

May 6, 2014

The Nashville Predators have hired a new head coach after letting Barry Trotz go last month. Team general manager David Poile announced at a press conference Tuesday the hiring of Peter Laviolette, who was fired by the Philadelphia Flyers last year.

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: NHL, Predators

Preds Offer Apology for Lack of Play

Blake Farmer

January 7, 2013

Management of the Nashville Predators say the team is sorry for keeping fans waiting through the NHL lockout. They’re hoping there are no hard feelings.

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: NHL, Predators

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