Brent Ronald Peterson (born February 15, 1958) is a retired professional ice hockey player and coach. He played 11 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) with four clubs, primarily as a low-scoring checker with a reputation as a strong defensive forward. He was a longtime assistant coach with the Nashville Predators, retiring in 2011 for health reasons. Peterson is now an advisor for the team.He is the brother of former Calgary Stampeder Greg Peterson.