NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Moments after the Nashville Predators discovered Bridgestone Arena had flooded due to a broken water line last week, team leaders feared the worst: no hockey in Smashville for months.
Thankfully, with lots of hard work, the building officially reopens Tuesday night for a home game against the Anaheim Ducks. Still, a lot of damage remains.
“Water and electricity, doesn’t mix,” said Jacob Lutz, director of Technical Operations for the Nashville Predators.
The team is unfortunately learning that lesson the hard way. In the locker room level of Bridgestone Arena, spaces like the Video Control Room that play out all the video elements in the venue may be a total loss.
“In the room, it all came down from the ceiling, there’s still some in the wall,” said Lutz. “You look at our consoles over here, there’s already rust starting to form.”
Thankfully, a backup…
