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Our priority in Section 303 with our chants and banter is to have a good time. If you don’t “get” David Letterman, Daily Show, or “Slap Shot” then I wouldn’t expect you to “get” what we do. We are trying to foster camaraderie with fans of the Nashville Predators. There is nothing more than simply an “us against them” mentality that makes sections like The Dawg Pound in Cleveland, fun for their fans, and frustrating for the fans of opposing teams. The Preds’ coaching staff appreciates what we do. After one of the Season Ticket Holder Coaching Clinics last year, Barry Trotz was surrounded by about a dozen folks. One asked him if the energy of the Sommet crowd made a difference. He said: 1) Absolutely–sometimes they have to try to calm the guys down because they are so amped-up by the energy of the crowd at the beginning of a game; 2) He has seen it rattle some players and coaches from the opposition, as well as some officials; 3) it has become known around the league that this is not an easy-going environment to come and play in; 4) then he pointed up to the northwest corner of the balcony and said “and we have our secret weapon up there, Cellblock 303, that gets it all started. We love those guys.” He went on to say that 303’s enthusiasm helps crank up the whole arena and makes both teams play harder, resulting in much more entertaining hockey. The Preds’ management likes what we do. We have gotten a letter of appreciation from David Poile, kind notes/e-mails from Pete Weber, Terry Crisp, and others. The front office designed, printed, and hangs the Cellblock 303 banner above us before every game. We are humbled and honored by these gestures. Section303.com lives on as an extension of the experience fans can have at a Nashville Predators game. News about the hockey world, and a podcast, "The 303:30" brings fans information and laughter when it comes to all things Nashville. If you've got nothing nice to say, come sit with us.