Brent Peterson, former NHL player and coach, passes at 68
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 4:17 PM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026
Brent Peterson, a former NHL player and assistant coach for the Nashville Predators, died Friday at age 68 after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. The Predators announced his passing, expressing deep sadness and recognizing Peterson's impact over 12 seasons as a coach. Diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2002, he founded the Peterson Foundation for Parkinson’s in 2009 and retired from coaching in 2011 due to health issues. He later served as a radio color commentator for the Predators.
- •Brent Peterson died on September 15, 2026.
- •He spent 12 seasons coaching with the Predators.
- •He founded the Peterson Foundation for Parkinson’s in 2009.
- •Peterson played 12 NHL seasons and was drafted in 1978.
- •He is survived by his wife and two children.
- 4:17 PMYahoo Sports — Former NHL player, Predators coach Brent Peterson dies after Parkinson's battle
"Former Nashville Predators assistant coach and NHL player Brent Peterson died Friday after a lengthy battle with Parkinson's disease, the Predators announced. He was 68.
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