The Predators will retire Pekka Rinne's No. 35 later this season, making the goaltender the first player in franchise history to receive that honour.
The announcement was made Wednesday as Rinne celebrated his 39th birthday. The ceremony will take place on Feb. 24, 2022 ahead of a game against the Dallas Stars."As the face of the Predators for more than 15 years, it is only right that the first number to be retired in franchise history is Pekka Rinne's," general manager David Poile said."He is one of, if not the, primary reasons our franchise has grown into what it is today.
The Kempele, Finland native won the Vezina Trophy as the league's top goalie in 2018 and was a four-time All-Star."After playing my first game with the Nashville Predators in 2005, I could have never dreamed that my jersey would be retired 16 years later," Rinne said."It's the ultimate recognition for an individual player.", and avoid posting profanity, personal attacks or harassment.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Nashville Predators retire Pekka Rinne No. 35 - TSN.caThe Nashville Predators will retire Pekka Rinne's No. 35 on Feb. 24, 2022 at Bridgestone Arena ahead of that night's game against the Dallas Stars. Rinne played his entire 68-3 game NHL career in Nashville and will be the first player in franchise history to have his jersey retired.
Read more »
Nashville Predators retire Pekka Rinne No. 35 - TSN.caThe Nashville Predators will retire Pekka Rinne's No. 35 on Feb. 24, 2022 at Bridgestone Arena ahead of that night's game against the Dallas Stars. Rinne played his entire 68-3 game NHL career in Nashville and will be the first player in franchise history to have his jersey retired.
Read more »
Tory Leader Heather Stefanson to be sworn in as Manitoba’s new premierHeather Stefanson becomes Manitoba’s first female premier as Tory leadership opponent Shelly Glover challenges Progressive Conservative leadership results in court
Read more »
Duchene scores OT winner as Flames lose 3-2 to Predators - Calgary | Globalnews.caMatt Duchene scored the overtime winner for the Nashville Predators in Tuesday's 3-2 win that ended the Calgary Flames' run of victories at six.
Read more »