Brent Peterson: Hockey Legend and Parkinson’s Advocate | Huntsville News

A hockey legend lost: Brent Peterson, former NHL player and longtime Predators assistant coach, passed away at 68 after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s. A cornerstone of the team since its 1998 inception, he also founded the Peterson Foundation in 2009 to support others facing the disease. His legacy as a player, mentor, and advocate continues to inspire across the ice and beyond. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.al.com/sports/2026/09/former-nhl-coach-player-dies-after-parkinsons-battle.html More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/02008f219f0d80bd Report issues to [email protected].