COLUMBUS, OHIO – Columbus Blue Jackets President Mike Priest announced August 26 that the hockey club will pay season-long tribute to its late founder and majority owner, John H. McConnell, by integrating a logo bearing his initials "JHM" that will be worn by team players and used in a variety of in-arena elements throughout the 2008-09 National Hockey League season.

The logo utilizes the team's three primary colors: Union Blue, Goal Red and Capital Silver. The logo features Mr. McConnell's initials "JHM" in blue, above the Blue Jackets' silver star and three red stripes, contained in a blue oval with silver trim.
 

Blue Jackets players will wear a patch bearing the "JHM" logo on the front right shoulder of both the home blue and road white jerseys throughout the 2008-09 season. In addition, the "JHM" logo will appear in-ice at Nationwide Arena behind each goal net.

"Mr. Mac's commitment to the Blue Jackets, our fans and this community was deep-rooted and it will be a privilege for all of us to honor him this season and beyond," said Priest. "This mark will serve as a reminder to all of us to continue to work every day towards accomplishing the goals he set for this organization both on and off the ice."

The team has planned a number of elements to pay tribute to Mr. McConnell during the regular season home-opener against the Nashville Predators on Friday, October 17. All fans in attendance that night will receive a commemorative cap adorned with the "JHM" logo, which will also appear on all four corner dasherboards around the rink. Additional elements planned for opening night, as well as long-term plans to honor Mr. McConnell will be announced at a future date.

Individual game tickets for 2008-09 regular season home games will go on sale Friday, September 19 at noon at the Nationwide Arena Ticket Office, FSN Ohio Blue Line at The Mall at Tuttle Crossing, The Chiller Ice Rinks and all Ticketmaster Ticket Centers. Fans can purchase tickets by phone at (614) 431-3600 or online at www.BlueJackets.com and www.ticketmaster.com. Tickets for preseason games are on sale now. For information on season tickets, mini-plans or group tickets, call (614) 246-PUCK or 800-NHL-COLS.