Nashville, Tenn. (September 6, 2017) - Following the cancellation of the 2017 Rookie Tournament in Estero, Florida, due to Hurricane Irma, the Nashville Predators announced Wednesday they will host the Tampa Bay Lightning in a three-game rookie camp series at Ford Ice Center in Antioch, Tennessee, from Sept. 9-12.
The two teams will face off on Saturday, Sept. 9 at 2 p.m. CT and Sunday, Sept. 10 at 12 p.m. CT before reconvening on Tuesday, Sept. 12 for the final game at 11 a.m CT.
The Predators' full rookie camp roster may be viewed
here
.
All three games will be open to the public. Along with Nashville's
ongoing hurricane relief efforts
, the Predators will be collecting $10 donations at the door benefiting Hurricane Irma relief. Additionally, fans are invited to bring donation items to Ford Ice Center or Bridgestone Arena for collection. Items needed include: new socks and underwear, OTC medications, first aid supplies, phone chargers, face masks, work and plastic gloves, towels and bed linens.
Preds to Host Lightning in Rookie Games at Ford Ice Center
Preds, Lightning to Play Three Times Following Cancellation of Florida Rookie Tournament
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