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In 2004, he portrayed a US hockey hero in a movie. Today, he's still lacing up his skates in Nashville
By Austin Pollack at NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)
· July 10, 2026
· 3 min read
Nathan West has been around hockey his entire life.These days, he plays in an adult league at the Ford Ice Center in Bellevue and the number on the back of his jersey tells a story all by itself.West plays on a team called the 'Cold Hickorys' and for him, Monday nights on the ice are a chance to...
Key takeaway West plays on a team called the 'Cold Hickorys' and for him, Monday nights on the ice are a chance to get back to his roots.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 10, 2026 ·
Source: NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? Nathan West has been around hockey his entire life.These days, he plays in an adult league at the Ford Ice Center in Bellevue and the number on the back of his jersey tells a story all by itself.West plays on a team called the 'Cold Hickorys' and for him, Monday nights on the ice are a chance to...
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