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Nashville Predators Skate of the Union

Presented by Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena

July 13, 2011

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Fans in search of a mid-summer hockey fix need look no further than the Nashville Predators annual Skate of the Union event, held Wednesday, July 13 from 10 a.m.-9 p.m. at Bridgestone Arena.

This free event will feature a “Skate of the Union” address on the present and future of the Nashville Predators by President of Hockey Operations David Poile, Head Coach Barry Trotz, Chairman Tom Cigarran, President and Chief Operating Officer Sean Henry and Chief Executive Officer Jeff Cogen. The address will highlight the Predators 2011draft picks, any signings or trades and an overview of the 2011-12 team and season schedule. The panel will speak with fans, answer questions and address inquiries on everything from hockey operations to business initiatives. The panel will be hosted by Nashville Predators Play-by-Play Announcer Pete Weber.
 
The event boasts autograph opportunities with Predators alumni, including original Nashville Predator Scott Walker and former Preds tough guys Wade Belak and Stu Grimson, as well as locker room tours and a plaza party hosted by Preds Color Analyst Terry Crisp and PA Announcer Paul McCann featuring live music, games and several unique attractions. The Preds’ flagship radio station, 102.9 The Buzz will broadcast live from the Bridgestone Arena main concourse. Also occurring on the main concourse is a sidewalk sale and an extensive used-equipment sale, where fans will have the opportunity to purchase game and practice-worn equipment, with a special private presale for Season Ticketholders prior to the main sale. Fans are also invited to shop the Nashville Predators Pro Shop, which will be open for extended hours. Make sure to stay till the end of the event, when the Nashville Predators will reveal their brand new home jerseys.
 
Skate of the Union attendees will have the first opportunity to sign up for a Nashville Predators branded Fifth Third Bank debit or credit card. There will also be other sponsorship activations throughout the day.
 
Fans are also invited to the Select-a-Seat and Open House, where they can pick their seats for the 2011-12 season. Anyone purchasing season tickets at Skate of Union will have access to a special, one-day ticket sales offer of a $50 per-seat discount.

 

A schedule of the day’s activities includes:
10:00 AM: Select-a-seat open house begins; Pred’s Pro Shop and merchandise sidewalk sale open
11:30 AM: Used equipment sale (Season Ticket Holder Access Only) 
                  *Please bring your Season Ticket Holder badge for verification
2:00 PM: Used equipment sale (General Public)
3:00 PM: Plaza party begins including beer garden, live music, a carnival ride and much more
4:00 PM: Locker room tours and silent auction open
4:30 PM: Player autograph signing begins
6:00 PM: Skate of the Union Address and jersey unveiling

We look forward to seeing you at this historic event. Go Preds!