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- ↑ BizJournals: Two-man advantage: Nashville Predators’ search for CEO lands two execs
- ↑ National Hockey League (2010). The National Hockey League Official Guide & Record Book/2011. Triumph Books. p. 82. ISBN 978-1-60078-422-4.
- 1 2 3 Tennessean: Predators turn to Sean Henry to continue success
- ↑ Nashville Business Journal: Predators hire Lightning's Henry to become CEO and president
- ↑ USA Today: Lightning exec Sean Henry accepts position with Predators
- 1 2 Nashville Predators; Sean Henry,President/Chief Executive Officer
- ↑ Nashville Predators: Predators Name Michelle Kennedy President and Alternate Governor
- ↑ Nashville State Community College: Henry to Deliver 2023 Commencement Address
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