The Nashville Predators lead the Central Division, and Lipscomb students are getting a chance to see the action at a discounted price.
The Predators bring several new faces to the ice including Peter Laviolette, the new head coach. The changes provide a whole new style of play to the organization. Nashville was the only team left standing without a loss in regulation when they finally lost to Pittsburgh eight games into the season. First year Predator James Neal tallied the first hat trick on home ice for Nashville since New Year’s Day in 2012 against the Chicago Blackhawks on Oct. 23.
Lipscomb and the Predators organization have teamed up to let students in on the action on a college budget. Every Thursday night in Smashville is Student Rush Night. Lipscomb students and even faculty can purchase tickets for $15 in the upper bowl and $35 in the lower bowl.
“My friends and I get tired of doing the same ole go out to dinner and see a movie thing,” sophomore Sarah Warren said. “The discounted Predators tickets make it affordable for us to do something different while getting to enjoy hockey and the awesome atmosphere in Smashville.”
The games included on the discount include:
• Thursday, Nov. 27 vs. Edmonton Oilers
• Thursday, Dec. 4 vs. division rivals St. Louis Blues
• Thursday, Jan. 8 vs. division rivals Dallas Stars
• Thursday, Feb. 5 vs. Anaheim Ducks
• Thursday, Feb. 12 vs. division rivals Winnipeg Jets
• Thursday, Feb. 26 vs. division rivals Minnesota Wild
• Thursday, March 5 vs. New York Islanders
• Thursday, April 8 vs. division rivals Minnesota wild (Fan appreciation night for the last regular season home game. A lot of free stuff will be given out.)
If students purchase the lower bowl tickets, they will receive a gold college t-shirt and breakfast burrito coupon from Jack in the Box.
“It’s nice because you are around a lot of other college students who are excited to be there,” Warren said. “You can’t beat cheap tickets, exciting games and wins.”
To purchase tickets, go to www.nashvillepredators.com/pmaxw. Click find tickets next to the game you wish to attend. Enter the special code offer pmaxw and click verify. Pick out which seats you want and submit the order.