Sean has led our organization to a place of prominence in our industry, and I couldn't be happier than I am to continue our work together. "I am so appreciative of the trust that Sean and our owners have put in me over the years and for the confidence that this change in my role demonstrates. With that said, I know that the best is yet to come, and that is what excites me the most. "My earliest memories in this organization are of our ownership group acquiring a struggling franchise to prevent relocation the progress we have made since then, becoming a core part of this community, an award-winning venue and a true hockey town, is extremely gratifying. "It has been a privilege to be a part of this organization for the last 15 years," Kennedy said. In addition, she serves as Chair for the Predators Foundation, one of the leading non-profit organizations in Middle Tennessee. In 2017, Kennedy was named the organization's Chief Operating Officer. Also a certified public accountant, she added the responsibilities of Chief Financial Officer for the Predators and Powers Management in 2010 while continuing to serve as General Counsel. Kennedy started with the organization as an intern before joining the Predators in March 2008 as the franchise's first in-house counsel. She is going to be a great President for all of us." Additionally, I applaud Michelle for her tireless work ethic, her dedication to our employees and for her commitment to the Nashville community and our fans. "Speaking for the ownership group, we have great confidence in Michelle's ability to lead the day-to-day business operations of the organization - she has proven that to us in her 15-plus years with the Predators in her various roles. Here’s hoping Prokop breaks more ground this upcoming season."We are pleased to elevate Michelle to the positions of President and Alternate Governor today," Fritch said. Brock McGillis came out publicly after retiring as a player and has since worked to build a culture in hockey that feels more welcoming to LGBTQ people. Prokop has already broken ground as the rare out professional hockey player in North America. Neither the NHL nor AHL has ever had an active - or retired, for that matter - player or coach come out publicly as gay. He’s expected to get every chance to make those rosters. While the NHL front office has become an utter disaster on LGBTQ visibility and issues, and problematic language in hockey locker rooms is well-documented, Prokop has said repeatedly he has found strong support from the Predators, and he’s experienced virtually no issues from other players. That camp is for the club’s top prospects and included 35 players this year. Prokop was a participant in the Predators’ Development Camp both last summer and this past week. They had older guys kind of set in the lineup.” There wasn’t really much more I could do. “Going into the summer I thought I was going to be playing in the American League. “Maybe last year I took it for granted,” Prokop told The Tennesseean. The AHL is a step between the WHL and NHL. There are, according to Skrbina, multiple roster spots open with the Predators, as well as their AHL affiliate, the Milwaukee Admirals. With those two successful seasons under his belt, Prokop is hoping to be invited to Predators training camp in September.Īccording to Paul Skrbina at The Tennesseean, he has a shot. A post shared by Luke Prokop scored 54 goals in 98 appearances for those two clubs.
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