Former goalie Pekka Rinne rejoins Preds as special adviser
2 years, 3 months ago

Former goalie Pekka Rinne rejoins Preds as special adviser

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Nashville Predators have brought back former goaltender Pekka Rinne in a new role as a special alumni adviser. Rinne will watch and learn from Predators goaltending coach Ben Vanderklok and goaltending development coach Dave Rook with goalies throughout the franchise’s system. “Having his experience and presence will deeply benefit our entire organization both on and off the ice.” Rinne also will take part in the franchise’s alumni activities throughout the Nashville area and continue serving as an ambassador for the Predators Foundation. Off the ice, he launched the 365 Pediatric Cancer Fund with former Predators captain Shea Weber during the 2012-13 season to support the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.

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Pekka Rinne’s No. 35 raised to rafters, 1st retired by Preds
2 years, 9 months ago

Pekka Rinne’s No. 35 raised to rafters, 1st retired by Preds

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Pekka Rinne can’t wait to bring his 1-year-old son Paulus back to Nashville in a few years and share stories from his playing days. Pekka Rinne, who led the Nashville Predators to their lone Stanley Cup Final in 2017, is adding another first to his long list of accomplishments. “Going back seven, eight years, I wasn’t thinking …

Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne retiring after 15 seasons
3 years, 5 months ago

Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne retiring after 15 seasons

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Pekka Rinne made sure to stick around Nashville longer than usual after the season ended with the Predators’ first-round playoff exit. pic.twitter.com/4wBB639rBy — Nashville Predators July 13, 2021 Poile congratulated Rinne on an “exceptional career” after giving Nashville a chance to win every game he played during the team’s most competitive era. The Predators plan to celebrate …

Pekka Rinne notches shutout as Preds beat Hurricanes 5-0
3 years, 7 months ago

Pekka Rinne notches shutout as Preds beat Hurricanes 5-0

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Pekka Rinne took a lap around the ice as teammates watched, tapping their sticks against the boards. We have playoffs coming up.’” Even teammates who didn’t dress came out to hug the goalie who led Nashville to the 2017 Stanley Cup Final. “I told him it’s going to be awkward when he comes back next year, and …

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