CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – The Nashville Predators are coming to Clarksville for an intrasquad game to benefit military families.

The Preds will host the Gold Star Showcase, an intrasquad game between Predators players benefiting the Special Operations Warrior Foundation, at F&M Bank Arena on Thursday, Sept. 28, at 7 p.m., according to a news release.

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“We are absolutely thrilled to host this game at F&M Bank Arena and to see Predators hockey in Clarksville Montgomery County,” F&M Bank Arena General Manager Kylie Wilkerson said in the release. “This matchup will serve as part of an exciting kickoff to the upcoming NHL season, and we are honored to utilize the event to support our military community.”

This is the first Predators hockey event at the arena, which is managed by the same Predators company that handles Bridgestone Arena.

Tickets will go on sale Aug. 29 at 10 a.m. on Ticketmaster.com. Season Ticket Citizens will receive a presale and special discount code that will be available to them on Aug. 28 at 10 a.m. Fans will also have the option to purchase premium tickets, which will include an all-inclusive food and beverage package. Austin Peay State University students can claim free tickets to the game in their designated student section, and select military personnel can also receive free tickets, with details to come, the release said.

A portion of all ticket sales will be donated to the Special Operations Warrior Foundation, a nonprofit organization that empowers families of fallen Special Operations personnel and service members awarded the Medal of Honor. To learn more about the Special Operations Warrior Foundation, visit specialops.org.

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