The Nashville Jr. Predators Hockey Club is a non-profit organization reestablished in 2019 through the merger of the original Nashville Jr. Predators (est. 2009) and Thunder AAA Hockey Club (est. 2004), with the long-term best interest of players and families in mind. NJP provides hockey development for student-athletes close to home, offering competitive opportunities at the Tier I (AAA), Tier II (AA & A) Boys, and Tier II Girls levels.

NJP’s Tier I AAA teams compete on a national stage in the most highly scouted youth division, which consistently develops players for top junior leagues such as the USHL, NAHL, and CHL. Our Tier II (AA & A) Boys program continues to grow as a competitive option in the region, while our Girls program has firmly established not only in the Southeastern District, but consistently earning national recognition and player advancement.

Led by a mix of full-time professional coaches and part-time coaches that are aligned with USA Hockey’s American Development Model (ADM), NJP focuses on Developing, Impacting and Guiding the whole athlete—on the ice, in the classroom, and in life. Jr. Predators alumni have advanced to the NHL, NCAA, USHL, NAHL, CHL, and NA3HL.