NASHVILLE – The Western Michigan hockey team will be taking part in the first annual Music City Hockey Classic on Friday, Nov. 25 against Northeastern at Bridgestone Arena as part of a double-header with the Nashville Predators.
 
The game sets up a rematch of the NCAA Northeast Regional Semifinal game between the Broncos and the Huskies from last season. WMU won the thriller in overtime, 2-1, on a goal by Luke Grainger. This will be WMU's first-ever game in the state of Tennessee.
 
Bronco season-ticket holders, alumni and students can take part in a special presale by clicking here and using the promo code WMU to purchase tickets before they go on sale to the general public on Monday.
 
ABOUT BRIDGESTONE ARENA
Serving as the home for numerous national and international events, Bridgestone Arena has the distinction of being one of the busiest venues in the United States since the doors first opened in 1996, hosting more than 25.6 million guests during that time. The NHL's Nashville Predators have been the primary tenants of Bridgestone Arena since 1998 and boast one of the most unique game atmospheres in the NHL. The list of acts that have called the Pollstar Arena of the Decade nominee and 2017 Pollstar and IEBA Arena of the Year home is lengthy and includes the Country Music Association Awards; the Country Music Television Awards; and the SEC Basketball Tournament through 2035. To view a full Bridgestone Arena event schedule, visit BridgestoneArena.com.