Overview
- The Nashville Predators confirmed Peterson’s death on Friday, September 11, 2026, in a team statement posted on social media.
- He is survived by his wife Tami and their children Brad and Kristin, according to multiple reports from outlets covering the team’s announcement.
- Peterson joined Nashville’s inaugural coaching staff under Barry Trotz in 1998 and served as an assistant through about 2011, helping establish the franchise’s on-ice culture.
- Diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2002, he founded the Peterson Foundation for Parkinson’s in 2009 and spent years using his profile to raise awareness and funds.
- After stepping away from coaching he worked as a Predators radio broadcaster from 2014 to 2017 and remained a visible presence at Bridgestone Arena; the team said it will announce details of a celebration of life soon.