![]() ![]() Josi, a man destined to have a night of his own like this one day, introduced Rinne. 35 hanging in the rafters above us, he will continue to be there forever.” “Without question the brightest diamond we uncovered was Pekka Rinne,” said Poile, who picked Rinne in the eighth round of the 2004 draft. 35 Predators sweater with “DADDY” on the back. Rinne took it all in with Paulus on his lap, wearing a No. So, too, were his off-ice contributions, such as the 365 Pediatric Cancer Fund he started with Weber. Rinne's on-ice accomplishments were celebrated, of course. a special moment we all wanted to be a part of." "We all wanted to be out there for 'Peks,'" forward and fellow Fin, Mikael Granlund, said. The Predators players filled the bench for a front-row seat to the tribute. “But I can’t wait to bring you back to Bridgestone.”īring him back tell him about all the things he missed and won't remember, to have him “see your old man’s number up in the rafters.” “I know you won’t remember much of tonight,” he began. He then had a message for his only child. Watch Video: Nashville Predators Ryan Johansen talks about what Pekka Rinne means to him, city, team Erika held the couple's earmuffed 14-month-old son just off to the right of the stage, protection from the inevitable roars that would rear their way through the arena. They all stood, eyes wide and some not dry, and watched a tribute video. Rinne’s parents, father Jukka aided by a cane and mother Helena, his two sisters, his fiancée Erika Parkko and their son Paulus preceded Rinne to the near-center ice stage. Kimmo Timmonen, Roman Josi and others followed. The radio voice of the Predators introduced a long line of guests, including Shea Weber, who received the second loudest ovation behind the guest of honor. Weber also announced perhaps the most popular player ever to wear Predators gold will have a bronze statue outside Bridgestone Arena sometime next season. Radio announcer Pete Weber led the celebration near center ice, standing behind a lectern stamped with Rinne's No. Why 35? The story behind Pekka Rinne wearing No. Rinne had been honored as such a little more than two hours earlier, when he became the first player in franchise history to have his number retired. $80.00 USD to Australia, China, Denmark, Italy, Japan, SwedenĪll winning bidders pay shipping charges and are responsible for all tariffs, taxes, duties and any other additional costs associated with shipping inside or outside of North America.View Gallery: Nashville Predators take on the Dallas Stars at Bridgestone Arena $50.00 USD to Manitoba, Northwest Territories, Nunavut and Yukon $45.00 USD to Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, Quebec, and Saskatchewan This tag is equipped with covert security features regularly checked by MGG Program Directors so we can tell who wore the jersey, and when. This jersey may also have been worn by other players at practices during the 2018-2019 NHL season.Įvery jersey worn by each of the participating MeiGray Game-Worn Jersey Authentication Program clubs contains a uniquely numbered inventory tag sewn into the jersey BEFORE IT IS WORN BY THE PLAYER ON THE ICE. The player's name and number are not on the back of this jersey. This Navy jersey, a Size 58G, is registered into the MeiGray Group Game-Worn Jersey Authentication Program as number R03108. ![]() The Predators-MeiGray Group Game-Worn Jersey Authentication Program is proud to offer fans and collectors across the globe the opportunity to own a piece of history … a practice jersey worn by #35 Pekka Rinne in a team practice during the 2018-2019 National Hockey League Season. Welcome to the Nashville Predators-MeiGray Group Game-Worn Jersey Authentication Program's Practice-Worn Jersey Auction.
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