HOCKEY

Scott Nichol is named general manager of Milwaukee Admirals

Special to the Journal Sentinel
Hockey

The Nashville Predators named Scott Nichol as general manager and director of player development of the Milwaukee Admirals on Tuesday.

Nichol will work closely with Predators assistant director of player development Wade Redden in following, evaluating and assisting prospects drafted by Nashville.

During Nichol’s five seasons of guidance in his player development role in Milwaukee, he has helped players such as Filip Forsberg, Kevin Fiala, Viktor Arvidsson, Colton Sissons, Austin Watson, Miikka Salomaki and Anthony Bitetto secure full-time spots in the NHL.