Scott Hartnell was born April 18, 1982 in Lloydminster, Alberta. The first round, sixth overall selection of the Nashville Predators in the 2000 NHL Entry Draft, Hartnell is a graduate of the WHL's Prince Albert Raiders. A highly touted player coming out of junior, Hartnell played three seasons with Prince Albert, finishing his career with 127 points (37-89-127) in 128 games before making his NHL debut with the Predators in 2000-01. In his first ever NHL training camp, Hartnell impressed the Nashville coaching staff enough to earn a roster spot right out of junior. After a rookie season that saw the Lloydminster native finish with 16 points (2-14-16) in 75 games.



In 2001-02, Hartnell broke out offensively, more than doubling his offensive totals from his rookie season. In 75 games, he tallied 41 points (14-27-41) to go along with 111 PIM and was invited to play for Team Canada at the 2002 World Championships in Sweden (did not participate due to injury). Coming off a strong sophomore season, Hartnell's point total fell to 34 points in 2002-03 (12-22-34), although he remained an offensive threat for the young squad, finishing the year with over 200 shots on net. Injuries limited the former Prince Albert Raider in 2003-04 to a mere 59 games, yet was a key contributor in Nashville's first post season appearance. BACKGROUND: Nicknames include “Harts” and “Bird Dog”... Purchases a block of tickets for “Hartnell’s Heroes,” a rotating selection of youth from local charity organizations… Spokesman for the American Heart Association’s “Heart Walk” in 2001 and the Tennessee Department of Transportation’s “Click It” campaign… Recognized by The Sporting News as one of the “Good Guys for 2001” based on his involvement in the community… Hosted The Scott Hartnell Show on 560-AM in 2003-04… Lists his father as his biggest hockey influence... Idolized Wayne Gretzky as a youngster... His parents, Bill and Joy Hartnell, are both teachers in Lloydminster, Alberta. TRANSACTIONS: June 24, 2000 – Nashville’s first selection, sixth overall (first round), in the 2000 Entry Draft.