2006 Nashville Predators

Even as we say “Congratulations” to the Anaheim Ducks, winners of the Western Conference Finals, we want to say a big “Thank you” to the Nashville Predators for the amazing season they had, finishing 2nd in the always competitive Central Division!

The Nashville Predators are back on ice for 2006-2007! Still a young team, the Predators continue to improve. Fans at the Gaylord Entertainment Center toss catfish and watch their team progress, knowing that this could be the year. With two trips to the playoffs under their belt already, the Predators are poised to do some damage this year - don't miss it!

Seeded #4 among the eight Western Conference hockey teams in the 2005-06 NHL Playoffs, Nashville was eliminated by the #5 seed, the San Jose Sharks, in the first round.

On June 25, 1997, the Predators joined the NHL when the league announced that four cities had been awarded expansion franchises: Nashville; Atlanta, Georgia; Columbus, Ohio; and Saint Paul, Minnesota. Businessman Craig Leipold is the majority owner of the Predators and serves as the team's chairman and chief executive officer. Davie Poile, former general manager of the Washington Capitals, is the team's general manager.

Barry Trotz is the Predators' head coach. Trotz coached the Portland Pirates of the American Hockey League (AHL) to the Calder Cup during the 1994-95 season. That same year he was named AHL coach of the year. The Predators played their first season in 1998-99. Trotz led the team to a 28-47-7 win-loss-tie record.

The Predators first took the ice on October 10, 1998, where they lost 1-0 at home to the Florida Panthers. The Nashville Predators play their home games at the Gaylord Entertainment Center, which is also home to special events as well as concerts.