04’s Best Kept Secret

TPH Center of Excellence student-athlete, Ethan Fredericks, defines next steps of his hockey career Each season is critical for player development and recruiting exposure, and last year’s mid-pandemic hockey season was no exception. For players like Ethan Fredericks who were aiming to raise their stock, a world full of Covid-19 restrictions made it even more…

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Zirnis Returns Home to Nashville in Dual Hockey Role

August 6th, 2021, Nashville, TN- TPH Nashville and the Nashville Jr. Predators are proud to announce the hiring of Karlis Zirnis as the Head of Hockey for the Nashville Center of Excellence (CoE). Zirnis will also serve as the Head Coach of the Jr. Predators 18U AAA team. As the Head of Hockey, Zirnis will…

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Jennings Announced as New Head Coach of the Aberdeen Wings

TPH Nashville and the Nashville Jr. Predators are proud to announce that Steve Jennings has accepted the position as Head Coach and Manager of Hockey Operations for the Aberdeen Wings, in the North American Hockey League (NAHL). Currently, Jennings is Head of Operations for TPH Nashville Center of Excellence (CoE), Head of Boys Tier I…

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Three CoE Student-Athletes/Alumni Selected in USHL Draft

The United States Hockey League (USHL) Draft concluded Phase II yesterday, ending the selection process. Phase II is open to players born between 2001-2005 that are eligible to play junior hockey and are not currently protected by another USHL team. After the drafts are completed, USHL teams will hold their tryouts during June and July,…

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Seven CoE Student-Athletes Selected at USHL Phase I Draft

The United States Hockey League (USHL) 2021 Draft takes place in two phases, the first of which took place Wednesday evening. This year’s USHL Draft Phase I is where teams select players exclusively from the 2005 birth year. The USHL is the top junior ice hockey league sanctioned by USA Hockey and the league consists…

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Cecil and Hart putting TPH student-athletes in a position to succeed

Nashville, TN – TPH Sports Dietitian, Breanna Cecil and Strength and Conditioning Coach, Staci Hart, have a key principle for their working relationship. That principle is communication. Their use of constant communication over the school year and the benefit of working closely together has shown that nutrition and strength-training coincide well together. For this well-oiled machine…

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Karen Laux

Karen Laux was born and raised in Mexico City. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business and a Master’s in Marketing from La Salle University. Karen began her career in the high-tech industry at Silicon Graphics, Inc., focusing on Marketing. Her career took her to Japan, where she worked for Alias Wavefront before eventually moving…

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Michael Berra

Mike brings with him a wealth of knowledge and experience, working with NHL, pro, college, junior and youth hockey players of all ages and skill levels. Prior to assuming his new role, Mike has spent the last six years with the Sioux City Musketeers of the USHL; serving as a Scout, Assistant Coach, and currently…

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