On Wednesday evening, Nashville Predators Head Coach Andrew Brunette and his staff teamed up with the Preds Foundation to host Bruno & Friends’ Preds & Pins Bowling Tournament.
The annual tournament held at Hermitage Strike and Spare raises money for the 365 Pediatric Cancer Fund presented by Twice Daily, which helps fund pediatric cancer research at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt.
This is the 10th edition of the bowling tournament, but the first time the Predators coaching staff hosted the event. Joining Brunette as co-hosts this year were assistant coaches Todd Richards, Dan Hinote and Derek MacKenzie, as well as goaltending coach Ben Vanderklok.
“It’s a great event,” Brunette said. “We’re having a lot of fun. It’s a good break from the grind of hockey to get out here and see the fans of our great organization and team. It’s a nice change of venue for a great cause.”
The evening featured two hours of bowling, a knockout buffet and refreshments to help participants keep their eyes on the prize. The winning team went home with a custom, team-signed Preds bowling pin for each member. Richards’ team finished first among the Preds coaches, earning him bragging rights for the rest of the year.