While the dreams of Bridgestone Arena hosting a NCAA Frozen Four have yet to materialize, college hockey will be coming to Nashville next year. As part of the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame celebrations, the annual collegiate game will be held on Bridgestone ice with perennial powerhouse North Dakota and one of the best offenses over the last year in Penn State.
The Nashville Predators obviously have a few connections to North Dakota, most notably prospect Grant Mismash who, should he not sign with the Predators before the game, will be playing as a senior.