Predators Training Camp Opens Thursday, Sept. 13

Nashville, Tenn. (September 12, 2018) - Nashville Predators President of Hockey Operations/General Manager David Poile announced Wednesday the complete schedule and roster for the team's 2018 training camp, which will begin with physicals and a team meeting on Thursday, Sept. 13 with the club's first organized practice set for Saturday, Sept. 15 at 9:45 a.m. CT at Centennial Sportsplex. Dates, times and the roster are subject to change.
Nashville's three-week training camp is headlined by six preseason games, beginning with a doubleheader on the road against the Florida Panthers on Sept. 17 (2:30 and 6 p.m. CT). The Predators then will face off against the Tampa Bay on back-to-back nights, hosting the Lightning on Sept. 21 and traveling to Tampa on Sept. 22. Nashville will close out its preseason slate with two games against the Hurricanes, welcoming Carolina to Bridgestone Arena on Sept. 25 before playing them on the road five days later on Sept. 30.
All training camp sessions - with the exception of a 2 p.m. CT scrimmage at Ford Ice Center on Sept. 16 - will be held at Centennial Sportsplex (Note: The scrimmage is pre-register and for Preds Season-Ticket Citizens only).
Training camp will be attended by 55 players - 48 are under contract with Nashville and seven are on American Hockey League contracts with the Milwaukee Admirals or are attending on an amateur or professional tryout. Nashville's training camp roster will consist of 32 forwards, 18 defensemen and five goaltenders and is available by
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Additionally, the Predators will host the first-ever
PredsFest presented by Cooper Steel on Friday, Sept. 28 from 3-10 p.m. CT
at Bridgestone Arena. It will be the largest free fan event in franchise history, with activities including a Player Gold Walk at Walk of Fame Park, a Preds Players Meet and Greet presented by Gary Force Acura for full Season-Ticket Citizens, locker room tours and an open skate with Preds alumni.
Media Availability on Thursday, Sept. 13:
Predators President/CEO Sean Henry, President of Hockey Operations/General Manager David Poile and Captain Roman Josi will hold a press conference at 2 p.m. CT on Thursday, Sept. 13 in the Music City Meeting Room inside the AT&T Fan Information Center at Bridgestone Arena.General media availability will follow the press conference.
Training Camp Schedule
Date Time (CT) Event
Sept. 13 2 p.m. Media availability (Bridgestone Arena)
Sept. 14 7 a.m. On-ice testing (veterans first)
8 a.m. Media availability for veterans
Sept. 15 9:15 a.m. - 9:40 a.m. Group A goalies on ice
9:45 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Group A team on ice
11:15 a.m. - 11:40 a.m. Group B goalies on ice
11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. Group B team on ice
Sept. 16 2 p.m. Scrimmage at Ford Ice Center
Sept. 17 2:30 p.m. Game at Florida Panthers
6 p.m. Game at Florida Panthers
Sept. 18 10:15 a.m. - 10:40 a.m. Group A goalies on ice
10:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Group A team on ice
12:15 p.m. - 12:40 p.m. Group B goalies on ice
12:45 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. Group B team on ice
Sept. 19 12 p.m. Scrimmage (Centennial Sportsplex)
Sept. 20 9:15 a.m. - 9:40 a.m. Group A goalies on ice
9:45 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Group A team on ice
11:15 p.m. - 11:40 p.m. Group B goalies on ice
11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. Group B team on ice
Sept. 21 10:30 a.m. Morning skate (Bridgestone Arena)
7 p.m. Game vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (Bridgestone Arena)
Sept. 22 6 p.m. Game at Tampa Bay Lightning
Sept. 23 Day off
Sept. 24 11 a.m. Practice
Sept. 25 10:30 a.m. Morning skate (Bridgestone Arena)
7 p.m. Game vs. Carolina Hurricanes
Sept. 26 12 p.m. Practice
Sept. 27 12 p.m. Practice
Sept. 28 11 a.m. Practice
3 p.m. - 10 p.m. PredsFest presented by Cooper Steel
Sept. 29 11 a.m. Practice
Sept. 30 12:30 p.m. Game at Carolina Hurricanes
Oct. 1 Day off
Oct. 2 11 a.m. Practice