Bridgestone Arena announces first female hockey coach and jersey retirement for Pekka Rinne
November 19, 2021 | Sports Authority Meetings, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee
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The Nashville Sports Authority meeting held on November 18, 2021, highlighted significant developments in local sports, particularly focusing on women's representation and upcoming events. Michelle County, COO of the Nashville Predators, expressed enthusiasm about the recent successes of the hockey team and the importance of diversity within the organization.
County emphasized the hiring of the first female hockey coach, Jackie Mansell, marking a pivotal step in promoting gender equality in sports. She acknowledged the contributions of female pioneers in athletics, specifically mentioning Kathy and Carolyn, who have paved the way for future generations of female athletes. County noted that the Predators currently employ around 20 female staff members who were college athletes, attributing their opportunities to the groundwork laid by these trailblazers.
The meeting also celebrated the Predators' recent performance, with the team winning eight of their last eleven games. County highlighted standout players, including Roman Josi and Mikhail Randlin, who have each scored 16 points in 16 games. Additionally, the team announced plans to retire the jersey of former player Pekka Rinne in February, coinciding with an outdoor game against the Tampa Bay Lightning, further solidifying Nashville's status as a prime location for major NHL events.
The meeting concluded with acknowledgments of key personnel changes, including the departure of attorney Margaret Darby, who has served the Sports Authority for over a decade. Darby will be succeeded by Josh Thomas, a Vanderbilt law graduate, ensuring continuity in legal guidance for the authority.
Looking ahead, the Sports Authority will not meet in December, with the next full board meeting scheduled for January 20, 2022. The women's ad hoc committee will convene on January 12, 2022, to continue discussions on promoting women's sports initiatives in Nashville.
County emphasized the hiring of the first female hockey coach, Jackie Mansell, marking a pivotal step in promoting gender equality in sports. She acknowledged the contributions of female pioneers in athletics, specifically mentioning Kathy and Carolyn, who have paved the way for future generations of female athletes. County noted that the Predators currently employ around 20 female staff members who were college athletes, attributing their opportunities to the groundwork laid by these trailblazers.
The meeting also celebrated the Predators' recent performance, with the team winning eight of their last eleven games. County highlighted standout players, including Roman Josi and Mikhail Randlin, who have each scored 16 points in 16 games. Additionally, the team announced plans to retire the jersey of former player Pekka Rinne in February, coinciding with an outdoor game against the Tampa Bay Lightning, further solidifying Nashville's status as a prime location for major NHL events.
The meeting concluded with acknowledgments of key personnel changes, including the departure of attorney Margaret Darby, who has served the Sports Authority for over a decade. Darby will be succeeded by Josh Thomas, a Vanderbilt law graduate, ensuring continuity in legal guidance for the authority.
Looking ahead, the Sports Authority will not meet in December, with the next full board meeting scheduled for January 20, 2022. The women's ad hoc committee will convene on January 12, 2022, to continue discussions on promoting women's sports initiatives in Nashville.
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