NASHVILLE PREDATORS 2008-09 MEDIA GUIDE - NHL.com

Management & Staffpredators foundationStick to Reading = SucceedingStick to Reading =Succeeding is an 2incentive program thatencourages youngstudents to read. Forthe past two seasonsthe Predators have partnered with Lochinvar tocreate a reading incentive program in Wilson County.This program includes prizes for the students whoattain certain reading levels, school assemblies withappearances by Predators players, mascot GNASHand Predators personnel, in addition to ticketsand autographed memorabilia to encourage thestudents to excel in academics.Wal-Mart Teacher of the MonthThe Wal-Mart Teacher of the Month programrecognizes teachers in the greater Nashville areafor their accomplishments. The Predators selectteachers based upon the principal’s portrayal ofhow the teacher has impacted students, schoolfaculty and others around them. The Predatorstarget a different county in the area each monthand applications are distributed by the Predatorsto the principals. The winning teacher each monthreceives a surprise visit from Predators mascotGNASH, a certificate, tickets to a Predators game andrecognition on the Predators web site. For moreinformation, please contact Community Relationsat (615) 770-2331 or visit the Nashville Predatorswebsite at nashvillepredators.com/community.Pencil Partner ProgramThe Pencil Partner Program partners the NashvillePredators with Hume-Fogg High School andLockeland Design Center Elementary School toprovide unique opportunities to local youth. Highschool students have the opportunity to be asportswriter for a day, where they watch a gamefrom the pressbox, attend the post-game pressconference with Head Coach Barry Trotz and writea follow-up game story. Other opportunities inthe program include mascot GNASH welcomingthe students to school on the first day aftersummer vacation, complimentary tickets, donatedautographed memorabilia, participation in hockeyclinics and the opportunity for students to volunteerat Predators’ fundraising events.Players’ Wives Initiatives: Arena DrivesThroughout the year, the players’ wives organizecharitable drives to benefit the families of Nashvilleand Middle Tennessee. Fans are encouraged tobring donations during these games.DRIVE DATES:Saturday, 9/27 vs. ColumbusSaturday, 11/1 vs. FloridaMonday, 11/17 vs. San JoseThursday, 12/4 vs. ColoradoSaturday, 12/13 vs. DallasSaturday, 12/20 N.Y. IslandersSaturday, 1/10 vs. ChicagoSaturday, 2/28 vs. DetroitSaturday, 3/28 vs. Los AngelesSchool supplies drive benefiting Bridges AcademySecond Harvest Food Bank food driveSecond Harvest Food Bank food driveToys for Tots toy driveToys for Tots toy driveSalvation Army Kettle driveNew/gently-used sports equipment drivebenefiting Sports 4 All FoundationBook drive benefiting Book’emBaby supplies drive benefitingNurses for NewbornsWal-Mart Friday FunDayThroughout the season Predators players’ wives,girlfriends and mascot GNASH participate in theWal-Mart Friday FunDay program by visiting localelementary schools on a Friday to read books to thestudents and talk about the importance of education.Players’ Charitable InvolvementNashville Predators players, management andmascot GNASH made more than 250 appearancesin Middle Tennessee during the 2007-08 season.Over the years, players have donated game ticketsand have visited several non-profit organizationsthroughout the Nashville community. Severalorganizations have benefited from the Predators’charitable ticket initiatives including:ABLE Youth, Big Brother Big Sisters of MiddleTennessee, Book‘em, Boys & Girls Clubs of MiddleTennessee, Bridges Academy, Camp Horizons, Make-A-Wish Foundation, Metropolitan Parks & Recreation,Monroe Harding, Nurses for Newborns, Progress, Inc.,Rocketown, Ronald McDonald House, Saddle Up!,Special Olympics, Sports 4 All Foundation, TennesseeBaptist Children’s Home, YMCA of Middle Tennessee,Youth Encouragement Services and Youth Villages.Coach Trotz and My Friend’s HouseHead Coach Barry Trotz and his wife Kim have provided a$500 donation to My Friend’s House for every Predatorshome win since the start of the 1999-2000 season.Together, they have donated more than $110,000.nashvillepredators.com 25