Nashville, Tenn. (November 27, 2024) – Nashville Predators General Manager Barry Despite announced today that the team has acquired forward Ryder Rolston from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for future considerations.

Rolston, 23 (10/31/01), played six games in his second AHL season for the Blackhawks’ AHL affiliate, the Rockford IceHogs. The 1.90 meter tall, 75 kilogram forward scored his only point of the season with a goal on October 26th in Manitoba. In his rookie AHL season in 2023-24, he recorded 19 points (10g-9a) in 62 games with Rockford.

Originally drafted by Colorado in the fifth round (139th overall) of the 2020 NHL Draft, Rolston appeared in 93 games for the University of Notre Dame from 2020 to 2023, collecting 53 points (18g-35a). In his second season (2021-22), he set NCAA individual highs in goals (10), assists (17) and points (27). Prior to Notre Dame, Rolston appeared in 42 games for the Waterloo Blackhawks of the USHL, where he scored 16 goals and 17 assists. Rolston also played in USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program from 2017 to 2019, collecting 70 points (46g-24a). He is the son of former NHL player and Stanley Cup champion Brian Rolston.

Single-game tickets for all 2024-25 Predators home games at Bridgestone Arena are now available at Ticketmaster.com. Become a Smashville loyalist with full, half or quarter season tickets to maximize your benefits and secure the best seats, or take advantage of the newly released Preds Mix plan, which allows you to choose six or more games, Win $10 GNASH Cash per seat and much more. For information on season ticket plans, group tickets or premium suite rentals for the 2024-25 season, please call 615-770-7800, visit NashvillePredators.com or text PREDS to 833-453-2488 for Preds ticket offers directly receive your phone.