Website: https://jrpredators.com/
The Nashville Jr. Predators (NJP) is a non-profit youth hockey organization based in Nashville, Tennessee. The club develops competitive boys and girls hockey teams across multiple age groups and tiers, along with development and skills programs for younger players. It operates within the framework of USA Hockey and emphasizes player development both on and off the ice.
Programs
The Nashville Jr. Predators field teams at several competitive levels. Boys Tier I (AAA) teams span ages 11U through 18U. Boys Tier II teams are offered at the AA level for ages 10U through 18U and at the A level for ages 10U through 16U. Girls Tier II (AA) teams cover ages 12U through 19U. For younger players, the club runs an 8U Development Program designed to introduce and build fundamental skills.
Additional programming includes goalie clinics for goaltender-specific development and a Preds Select program. The organization also operates a Billet Program to support players who relocate to participate, and it publishes a Season Prospectus for prospective players and families. The club’s coaching approach combines a mix of full-time professional coaches and part-time coaches, with a stated focus on developing the whole athlete on the ice, in the classroom, and in life.
About
The Nashville Jr. Predators Hockey Club is a non-profit organization that was reestablished in 2019 through the merger of the original Nashville Jr. Predators, established in 2009, and the Thunder AAA Hockey Club, established in 2004. The organization operates with a stated purpose to execute a positive culture of high standards by developing, impacting, and guiding its community, and a vision to be the leading program by developing, impacting, and guiding high-character individuals for life. Its three cultural pillars are Development, Purpose, and Integrity.
The club aligns with USA Hockey’s American Development Model (ADM) and adheres to USA Hockey’s Code of Conduct and Zero Tolerance Policy. It is SafeSport-compliant. According to the organization, Jr. Predators alumni have advanced to the NHL, NCAA, USHL, NAHL, CHL, and NA3HL.
Location & Contact
The Nashville Jr. Predators is based in Nashville, Tennessee, and uses Ford Ice Center facilities, with locations referenced in Bellevue and Clarksville. The organization can be reached by email at [email protected] through its website at jrpredators.com.
Additional Information
The website includes sections such as About, Alumni, Contact, Facilities, News, Season Prospectus, Staff, and coaching directories, along with resources for P4 Hockey, SafeSport, practice schedules, and prospective player registration. Other listed items include a Preds Select program, a Quest 4 Quebec initiative, donation information, and a 2026 All Star Weekend. The club’s programming reflects its focus on competitive play, player development, and community involvement across boys and girls age groups.
Profile compiled from the company’s official website (jrpredators.com).