SPORTS

NHL hockey clinic celebrates youth, inclusion and fun at Ford Ice Center Bellevue.

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Ava Medley, 6, of Cross Plains, Tenn., center, and Chloe Teperman of Nashville prepare to take the ice at the Top Prospects Youth Hockey Clinic at Ford Ice Center in Bellevue, Tenn., Tuesday, June 27, 2023.
Ava Medley, 6, of Cross Plains, Tenn., center, and Chloe Teperman of Nashville prepare to take the ice at the Top Prospects Youth Hockey Clinic at Ford Ice Center in Bellevue, Tenn., Tuesday, June 27, 2023.
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Millie Altom, 8, of Murfreesboro, Tenn., gets a helping stick from Nick Szymula, youth hockey manager, at the Top Prospects Youth Hockey Clinic at Ford Ice Center in Bellevue, Tenn., Tuesday, June 27, 2023.
Millie Altom, 8, of Murfreesboro, Tenn., gets a helping stick from Nick Szymula, youth hockey manager, at the Top Prospects Youth Hockey Clinic at Ford Ice Center in Bellevue, Tenn., Tuesday, June 27, 2023.
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Former NHL defenseman Mark Fraser takes part in the Top Prospects Youth Hockey Clinic at Ford Ice Center in Bellevue, Tenn., Tuesday, June 27, 2023.
Former NHL defenseman Mark Fraser takes part in the Top Prospects Youth Hockey Clinic at Ford Ice Center in Bellevue, Tenn., Tuesday, June 27, 2023.
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NHL draft prospect Connor Bedard mixes it up with participants at the Top Prospects Youth Hockey Clinic at Ford Ice Center in Bellevue, Tenn., Tuesday, June 27, 2023.
NHL draft prospect Connor Bedard mixes it up with participants at the Top Prospects Youth Hockey Clinic at Ford Ice Center in Bellevue, Tenn., Tuesday, June 27, 2023.
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Ava Medley, 6, of Cross Plains, Tenn., participates in a scrimmage at the Top Prospects Youth Hockey Clinic at Ford Ice Center in Bellevue, Tenn., Tuesday, June 27, 2023.
Ava Medley, 6, of Cross Plains, Tenn., participates in a scrimmage at the Top Prospects Youth Hockey Clinic at Ford Ice Center in Bellevue, Tenn., Tuesday, June 27, 2023.
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Youngsters prepare to participate in the Top Prospects Youth Hockey Clinic at Ford Ice Center in Bellevue, Tenn., Tuesday, June 27, 2023.
Youngsters prepare to participate in the Top Prospects Youth Hockey Clinic at Ford Ice Center in Bellevue, Tenn., Tuesday, June 27, 2023.
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Millie Altom, 8, of Murfreesboro, Tenn., plays freeze tag with former NHL player Anson Carter at the Top Prospects Youth Hockey Clinic at Ford Ice Center in Bellevue, Tenn., Tuesday, June 27, 2023.
Millie Altom, 8, of Murfreesboro, Tenn., plays freeze tag with former NHL player Anson Carter at the Top Prospects Youth Hockey Clinic at Ford Ice Center in Bellevue, Tenn., Tuesday, June 27, 2023.
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Ben and Jenn Altom of Murfreesboro, Tenn., get a kick out of their daughter, Millie, 8, as she runs through drills at the Top Prospects Youth Hockey Clinic at Ford Ice Center in Bellevue, Tenn., Tuesday, June 27, 2023.
Ben and Jenn Altom of Murfreesboro, Tenn., get a kick out of their daughter, Millie, 8, as she runs through drills at the Top Prospects Youth Hockey Clinic at Ford Ice Center in Bellevue, Tenn., Tuesday, June 27, 2023.
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NHL draft hopefuls Adam Fantilli, right, and Connor Bedard get ready for the onslaught of autographs they'll be giving at the Top Prospects Youth Hockey Clinic at Ford Ice Center in Bellevue, Tenn., Tuesday, June 27, 2023.
NHL draft hopefuls Adam Fantilli, right, and Connor Bedard get ready for the onslaught of autographs they'll be giving at the Top Prospects Youth Hockey Clinic at Ford Ice Center in Bellevue, Tenn., Tuesday, June 27, 2023.
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Millie Altom, 8, of Murfreesboro, Tenn., prepares to take the ice at the Top Prospects Youth Hockey Clinic at Ford Ice Center in Bellevue, Tenn., Tuesday, June 27, 2023.
Millie Altom, 8, of Murfreesboro, Tenn., prepares to take the ice at the Top Prospects Youth Hockey Clinic at Ford Ice Center in Bellevue, Tenn., Tuesday, June 27, 2023.
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Connor Bedard splits the defense of participants at the Top Prospects Youth Hockey Clinic at Ford Ice Center in Bellevue, Tenn., Tuesday, June 27, 2023. Bedard is the top prospect in the upcoming NHL draft.
Connor Bedard splits the defense of participants at the Top Prospects Youth Hockey Clinic at Ford Ice Center in Bellevue, Tenn., Tuesday, June 27, 2023. Bedard is the top prospect in the upcoming NHL draft.
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Oliver Sun, 9, or Brentwood, Tenn., takes part in drills at the Top Prospects Youth Hockey Clinic at Ford Ice Center in Bellevue, Tenn., Tuesday, June 27, 2023.
Oliver Sun, 9, or Brentwood, Tenn., takes part in drills at the Top Prospects Youth Hockey Clinic at Ford Ice Center in Bellevue, Tenn., Tuesday, June 27, 2023.
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Georges Laraque and Connor Bedard get a moment to visit at the Top Prospects Youth Hockey Clinic at Ford Ice Center in Bellevue, Tenn., Tuesday, June 27, 2023. Bedard is the top draft prospect in this week's NHL draft.
Georges Laraque and Connor Bedard get a moment to visit at the Top Prospects Youth Hockey Clinic at Ford Ice Center in Bellevue, Tenn., Tuesday, June 27, 2023. Bedard is the top draft prospect in this week's NHL draft.
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Millie Altom, 8, of Murfreesboro, Tenn., takes part in drills at the Top Prospects Youth Hockey Clinic at Ford Ice Center in Bellevue, Tenn., Tuesday, June 27, 2023.
Millie Altom, 8, of Murfreesboro, Tenn., takes part in drills at the Top Prospects Youth Hockey Clinic at Ford Ice Center in Bellevue, Tenn., Tuesday, June 27, 2023.
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Connor Bedard visits with former NHL players at the Top Prospects Youth Hockey Clinic at Ford Ice Center in Bellevue, Tenn., Tuesday, June 27, 2023. Bedard is the top draft prospect in this week's NHL draft.
Connor Bedard visits with former NHL players at the Top Prospects Youth Hockey Clinic at Ford Ice Center in Bellevue, Tenn., Tuesday, June 27, 2023. Bedard is the top draft prospect in this week's NHL draft.
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Mouk Louantlath Jr., 5, of Murfreesboro, Tenn., participates in a scrimmage at the Top Prospects Youth Hockey Clinic at Ford Ice Center in Bellevue, Tenn., Tuesday, June 27, 2023.
Mouk Louantlath Jr., 5, of Murfreesboro, Tenn., participates in a scrimmage at the Top Prospects Youth Hockey Clinic at Ford Ice Center in Bellevue, Tenn., Tuesday, June 27, 2023.
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Millie Altom, 8, of Murfreesboro, Tenn., participates in a scrimmage at the Top Prospects Youth Hockey Clinic at Ford Ice Center in Bellevue, Tenn., Tuesday, June 27, 2023.
Millie Altom, 8, of Murfreesboro, Tenn., participates in a scrimmage at the Top Prospects Youth Hockey Clinic at Ford Ice Center in Bellevue, Tenn., Tuesday, June 27, 2023.
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NHL draft prospect Connor Bedard mixes it up with participants at the Top Prospects Youth Hockey Clinic at Ford Ice Center in Bellevue, Tenn., Tuesday, June 27, 2023.
NHL draft prospect Connor Bedard mixes it up with participants at the Top Prospects Youth Hockey Clinic at Ford Ice Center in Bellevue, Tenn., Tuesday, June 27, 2023.
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Connor Bedard helps out with the Top Prospects Youth Hockey Clinic at Ford Ice Center in Bellevue, Tenn., Tuesday, June 27, 2023. Bedard is the top draft prospect in this week's NHL draft.
Connor Bedard helps out with the Top Prospects Youth Hockey Clinic at Ford Ice Center in Bellevue, Tenn., Tuesday, June 27, 2023. Bedard is the top draft prospect in this week's NHL draft.
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