After years of waiting, the Nashville Predators have finally brought Canadian businessman W. Brett Wilson on-board as part of their ownership group, as announced by the team, and by Wilson himself on Twitter. Talk about Wilson joining the Preds got rolling in 2009, but of course then the Boots Del Biaggio bankruptcy case complicated things, and the situation continued to drag out even after that case closed. Our most recent update came at this summer's Skate of the Union, during which team chairman Tom Cigarran said that the Wilson transaction was "inching toward the goal line".

Now we can finally say.... "SCORE!"

For more on Wilson, be sure to check out his personal website, and follow after the jump for the team's press release, and an excerpt from Wilson's site...

This comes from Wilson's personal site (head there for more):

On November 16th, 2011 - we press released that I have closed on a purchase of about 5% of the Nashville Predators. While I never threatened to break into the NHL as a player, I am thrilled at being an owner of such a great team. Amazing fans, amazing players and an amazing city makes this one of my favourite investments. Nashville city and hockey team have been favourites of mine for a long time - and while I now have divided loyalties, cheering for the Calgary Flames whenever they play anyone other than Nashville really isn't that hard!

And from the Preds: