Brent Peterson

Brent Peterson, 68, died on September 11, 2026. Brent Peterson was known publicly as a Canadian ice hockey player (Buffalo Sabres, Vancouver Canucks) and coach (Nashville Predators). Brent Ronald Peterson (February 15, 1958 – September 11, 2026) was a Canadian professional ice hockey player and coach. He played 11 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) with four teams, primarily as a low-scoring checker with a reputation as a strong defensive forward. After his playing career ended, he became an assistant coach with the Whalers before later serving as head coach of the Portland Winterhawks, where he won the Memorial Cup in 1998. Peterson soon became an assistant coach with the Nashville Predators, retiring in 2011 for health reasons. He was later an adviser for the team and served on the radio broadcasts for three years. Public biographical listings identify Peterson as a Canadian ice hockey player (Buffalo Sabres, Vancouver Canucks) and coach (Nashville Predators). This public record remains centered on Peterson's work as a Canadian ice hockey player (Buffalo Sabres, Vancouver Canucks) and coach (Nashville Predators) and the documented milestones of that career.