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Nashville Predators Confirm Death of Coach Brent Peterson

By Drooid · Sep 12, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

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The Nashville Predators announced former assistant coach Brent Peterson died at age 68 on Sept. 11, 2026.
He was an assistant coach from 1998-2011, during which the Predators made six playoff appearances.
He founded the Peterson Foundation for Parkinson’s in 2009 after his 2002 diagnosis.
Peterson played 11 NHL seasons, recording 72 goals and 141 assists in 620 games.
He is survived by wife Tami, son Brad, and daughter Kristin.

History

Historical Context

In June 1998 the NHL approved Nashville’s $80 million expansion fee, making the league’s 27th franchise and the first new team in the South. Nashville covered 31.5% of the fee, secured Bridgestone Arena and met a 12,000-ticket deadline before the Predators debuted on Oct 10 1998, sparking a lasting sports culture in the city.

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Story summary

The Nashville Predators announced former assistant coach Brent Peterson died at age 68 on Sept. 11, 2026.
He was an assistant coach from 1998-2011, during which the Predators made six playoff appearances.
He founded the Peterson Foundation for Parkinson’s in 2009 after his 2002 diagnosis.
Peterson played 11 NHL seasons, recording 72 goals and 141 assists in 620 games.
He is survived by wife Tami, son Brad, and daughter Kristin.

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