Selection of the name

The naming of the Predators is a direct reflection of the fans of Nashville and their choice.
On September 27, 1997, Nashville's NHL expansion team hosted the Ice Breaker Bash to launch a season ticket campaign that would ultimately sell over 12,000 season tickets in just six months.
During the Bash and through focus groups and related surveys, fans selected the name "Predators" by an overwhelming two-to-one margin over the second choice. On November 13, 1997, in front of 3,000 enthusiastic fans at The Wildhorse Saloon in downtown Nashville, the saber-toothed tiger logo was unveiled for the first time with the Predators insignia attached to it.
On February 12, 1998, Head Coach Barry Trotz and Assistant Coach Paul Gardner unveiled the Predators' inaugural home and away jerseys in front on 2,000 fans at Cool Springs Galleria.
On November 21, 2001, the Predators debuted their third jersey with a 4-3 win against the Chicago Blackhawks at the Gaylord Entertainment Center. The jersey features an "animated" saber-tooth tiger logo on the crest and also features tiger skulls on the shoulders. The jerseys feature a double tone air-knit material for a shadowing effect and a new cut, featuring a square-neck and drop-tail design with a gold coloration.