Nashville Predators Awarded League Funds to Help Grow Hockey

Nashville, Tenn. (November 13, 2015) – The Nashville Predators, in cooperation with the National Hockey League and National Hockey League Players’ Association, will invest over $4 million into the development of youth hockey in Middle Tennessee over the next three years as part of the League’s Industry Growth Fund (IGF). In total, $4,005,000 has been awarded and designated into six programs for three separate areas: ball and street hockey ($135,000/year), rink development ($1 million/year) and diversity ($200,000/year). The six programs that will receive funding under the ball and street hockey umbrella and diversity include: Preds Fitness Challenge, Go Skate!