National Hockey League taking both awards shows, draft to Nashville in June 2023
National Hockey League will hold its awards and draft in Music City in June 2023. The National Hockey League will be holding both awards and the draft in the same city after the year 2006.
“We are thrilled to bring two of our marquee events – the 2023 National Hockey League awards and the 2023 National Hockey League draft – to Nashville, a special city that certainly knows how to throw a great party,” remarked Gary Bettman. Gary Bettman holds the position of National Hockey League Commissioner.
This is going to mark the 20th anniversary of the first time Nashville hosted the National Hockey League draft. Nashville and the Predators hosted the 2016 National Hockey League All-Star Weekend. They hosted the 2017 Stanley Cup Final, and an outdoor game in February at Nissan Stadium.
“The city, the Predators organization, and the country music community have overwhelmed the National Hockey League with their welcome and support every time Nashville has hosted a league event,” Bettman said. “We cannot wait to return next June to celebrate the stars of our game and introduce the next generation of National Hockey League players.”
Vancouver hosted both events in the year 2006. The 2023 National Hockey League awards will be taking place on June 26 for the first time in Nashville. The National Hockey League will be handing out its regular-season awards that night. It will be followed by the draft at Bridgestone Arena on June 28 and 29 which will be hosted by the Predators.
“It has been more than 15 years since these two events were hosted in the same city in the same year,” Sean Henry, who is the president and CEO of the Predators, said. “Next June, we are penciling that week with SMASHVILLE as the center of the hockey world. It will let hockey fans worldwide celebrate the best in our game and welcome its future stars right here in the heart of Music City.”