The Knoxville Ice Bears of the SPHL have a geographical relationship with the Nashville Predators of the National Hockey League. As a Nashville native who grew up watching the Predators, I couldn’t have been more excited when the Bears decided to host Preds Night. I designed a crest featuring Bridgestone Arena, the home of the Preds since ‘98. Gnash, Nashville’s mascot, sits front and center holding a catfish representing a long-standing playoff tradition where fans lob catfish onto the ice. The jersey was made to mimic the sweater the NHL club wears. I worked directly with the Predators from the beginning to ensure the jerseys were on-brand, and eventually received the club’s approval. Gnash even made the trip to help show Knoxville’s fans how they do it in Smashville!