While the professional hockey players enjoy a little rest and recovery, some possible future stars hit the ice at the Nashville Predators Youth Hockey School. From beginners to more experienced travel hockey players, youth ages 6-14 descended on Ford Ice Center these last two weeks.
At the annual Youth Hockey School, students receive both on and off ice instruction from the Predators Youth Hockey Development team, local hockey coaches, and some Predators alums, players, and prospects. I was fortunate enough to watch an on-ice session and came away believing—like Whitney Houston—that the children are our future in Smashville.