NASHVILLE, TN – February 21, 2023 – Former Nashville Predators Captain Mike Fisher has been named a member of the 2023 Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame Class. Fisher was told of the honor Tuesday night as he appeared as a guest on the Predators Intermission Report during the team’s matchup with Vancouver.
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“Since Mike’s arrival in the Volunteer State, he has worked to make the state better in every way. From his on-ice contributions to his philanthropic work across the region, Mike Fisher has made an indelible mark on the state of Tennessee,” said Brad Willis, Executive Director of the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame. “Mike was part of a Predators team that captivated the state, and we are excited to honor his career with induction into the Class of 2023.”
A veteran of 17 NHL seasons and more than 1,000 games, Fisher was drafted by Ottawa in the 1998 NHL Draft, debuting for the Senators during the 1999-2000 season. Fisher helped lead the Senators to the Stanley Cup Final in 2007. In 2011, Fisher was traded to Nashville, where he would finish his career with the Predators. In 2016, Fisher became the 300th NHL player in history to play in 1,000 career games, and in September of 2016 he was named the sixth team Captain in Predators history. He went on to lead that Predators team to a to the Stanley Cup Final. Fisher retired following the season, but returned to the club in January 2018 as part of a team that captured the team’s first Presidents’ Trophy. Fisher made his retirement final in May of 2018.
Fisher works with several charitable organizations and has used his platform to help spread the word on great initiatives like Roger’s House in Ontario, Room In The Inn, Rocketown, I Am Second, and Danita’s Children. Fisher is an avid outdoorsman, and hosts an annual Celebrity Clay Shoot to benefit Middle Tennessee non-profit organizations. Fisher, his wife Carrie, and their two sons reside in Middle Tennessee.
Fisher joins MTSU baseball legend Steve Smith, Bristol Motor Speedway Co-Founder Carl R. Moore, and Lady Vol Track Star and Olympic Gold Medalist Tianna Madison as inductees in the 2023 Class. The full 2023 Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame Induction Class will be released over the coming weeks.
The 2023 Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony, presented by the Tennessee Titans, will be held Saturday, July 22nd at the Omni Nashville Downtown. Ticket information will be announced at a later date.
About the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame
Established in 1966, the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame, sponsored by the Tennessee Lottery, enshrines and honors athletes, teams, coaches, sports writers and sports administrators who have made an impact on the history of Tennessee sports. The Hall serves as a platform to connect athletes, coaches, sports fans, and supporters by acknowledging life achievements implemented through sports. The Hall celebrates athletes of all forms, from all across the state. Additionally, Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame aspires to educate youth about the importance of healthy habits and the positive impact they have on lifestyle choices. The Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame is located at 501 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203. For more information, visit www.tshf.net.
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