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Fan Zone

All hockey programs conducted by the Columbus Blue Jackets are under the guidance of the Fan Development Department.

The mission of the Columbus Blue Jackets Fan Development Department is to give back to the community through various programming and events that introduce and teach the fundamentals of hockey to people of all ages in a safe and professional environment.

For more information on the following programs, please call the Blue Jackets Fan Development Department at (614) 246-4158 or (614) 246-4159.

Ohio High School Ice Hockey Championships

The Blue Jackets, in conjunction with the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) and Nationwide Arena coordinate the Ohio High School Ice Hockey Championships. This year's championship took place March 9-10. This season's championship marked the first tournament following a 10-year agreement reached between the Columbus Blue Jackets, OHSAA, and Nationwide Arena.

Lakewood St. Edward defeated Toledo-St. Francis de Sales, 4-2,  in the first semi-final game at Nationwide Arena on Sunday night at 6:30 p.m. First time participants Gates Mills Gilmour Academy and Cincinnati St. Xavier squared off in the second semi-final with Glimour Academy winning 4-2.

Lakewood St. Edward defeated Gates Mills Gimour Academy 3-1 in the 2008 OHSAA State Ice Hockey championship on Monday, March 10 at Nationwide Arena.

State Tournament District Brackets


*For more information on High School hockey in the state of Ohio, click here.

 
Ohio AAA Blue Jackets:

The Ohio AAA Blue Jackets program was formed to create, develop and maintain an elite hockey program in Ohio focused on player development that provides the training and environment for players to fully develop and enhance their skills.

This program also aims to provide the elite player with the support necessary to grow and succeed as a student-athlete and also assist and promote player advancement to the junior and collegiate levels.

The program currently fields teams at the Major Midget (18-under), Minor Midget (16-under), Major Bantam, Minor Bantam, Major Pee Wee and Minor Pee Wee levels with all team practicing and playing out of the Dispatch Ice Haus.

Click here for individual team news and updates, schedules and results and contact information

Summer Hockey School

The Columbus Blue Jackets Hockey School has been designed to provide the highest quality training and instruction to its participants. Done in a camp curriculum atmosphere, the sessions offer players of every age and skill level the best value and experience in a positive learning environment.

The camps take place at Chiller North and will feature appearances from Blue Jackets players and members of the Blue Jackets coaching staff. Off ice training will also include the skating treadmill and Rapidshot.

*For more information, a complete schedule, or to register online CLICK HERE

Youth and Amateur Hockey: How To Get Started

Hockey is a fun, fast and exciting sport to play. It not only helps the development of coordination and physical well-being but is also a great way to develop social skills and self-esteem. Whether you are a parent looking to get your child participating in hockey or an adult looking to participate there are numerous opportunities available in Columbus and the Central Ohio area. If the information you are looking for is not included in the pages through the following link please contact the Columbus Blue Jackets Fan Development Dept. at (614)246-4159 and we will be happy to assist you.		  

 

 

 

 
 

Columbus Blue Jackets Quebec Pee Wee Team

The Columbus Blue Jackets Quebec Pee Wee Team is a special team of 12-and 13-year-olds that the Blue Jackets help send to the Quebec International Pee Wee Tournament. This annual tournament, in Quebec City, Canada, is the largest and most prestigious youth hockey tournament in the world lasting 10 days throughout the month of February. The tournament regularly attracts over 200,000 fans and 2,300 players from 16 different countries. All of the tournament games at The Colisee will be broadcast live over the internet.

This year's CBJ entry is:

Goaltenders: #32 Henry Dill, #35 Ryan Wickiser

Defense: #9 DJ O’Brien, #14 Travis Studzinski, #17 Justin Sadler, #21 Alec Organ, #23 Mitchell Knapp, #45 Connor McDonald

Forwards: #7 Gianni Evangelisti, #13 Cole Cassels, #15 Mark Damante, #16 Guy Philips, #18 Cameron Cristofoli, #27 John Urbanic, #44 Kiefer Sherwood, #95 Julian Ebner

Click on the links below to see how this year's team is fairing in the tournament.

Update No. 1 - Saturday, February 16
Update No. 2 - Sunday, February 17
Update No. 3 - Tuesday, February 19
Update No. 4 - Thursday, February 21
Update No. 5 - Friday, February 22
Update No. 6 - Saturday, February 23

Click here for 2007 Columbus Blue Jackets Quebec Pee Wee Team Recaps

Click here for 2006 Columbus Blue Jackets Quebec Pee Wee Team Recaps

Huntington Hockey To Go Truck...

The Huntington Hockey To Go Truck is an interactive team vehicle that is used for Hockey To Go presentations, hockey clinics, and special events throughout Ohio. The truck is equipped with a full street hockey rink and equipment, various interactive elements, a state-of-the-art sound system and plenty of Blue Jackets giveaway items.

To have the Huntington Hockey To Go Truck make a stop at your school, center or event call the Blue Jackets Fan Development Department at (614) 246-4158.

The Fanboni is a multi-purpose team vehicle used throughout Central Ohio for various events ranging from school and hospital visits to large community events and Stinger appearances.

 

Junior Jackets, Presented by Donatos

Learn how to play hockey from the professionals.

The Columbus Blue Jackets "Junior Jackets" program is dedicated to developing interest and participation in ice hockey throughout central Ohio. Our professional instructors are committed to providing Ohio's premier initiation program in a fun, safe and positive environment. It is the goal of the program to prepare participants for play in a more structured youth hockey association in the future.

There are six total sessions: four eight week sessions offered in the fall and winter, one eight week session offered in the spring and a four week session in the summer. The sessions combine for a total of 44 weeks offered during the year at Chiller Dublin, Chiller Easton, and the Dispatch Ice Haus.

For more information or to register, please call (614) 764-1000.

In conjunction with The Adaptive Adventure Sports Coalition (TAASC) and Chiller LLC, the Columbus Blue Jackets have initiated a program to provide physically disabled individuals of all ages an opportunity to get involved with the sport of ice skating and ice hockey. Sled hockey will be offered as part of the Junior Jackets program and will assist TAASC in addressing the sport and recreational needs of individuals with disabilities. For more information on TAASC and the sled hockey program please click here.

Street Jackets Program

Free! Youth street hockey equipment.

Street Jackets, a member of the NHL Street Program, is a grass-roots street hockey program that allows kids 6-16 to learn the basic skills of hockey on the playgrounds or in the gymnasiums of community based facilities through the donation of equipment, training sessions and manuals. There is no cost to the facilities for this program and all that kids need to participate is a pair of sneakers. The Blue Jackets further support this program with clinics, a championship tournament, and ice skating clinics.

There are currently 44 centers participating in the program. If you are a school, parks and recreation center, YMCA, or any other type of community based facility please call the Blue Jackets Fan Development Department at (614) 246-4158.

Hockey Rules! Presentations

Learn more about the game of hockey in a fun and informal setting.

Informative, fun and unique classroom style sessions for groups, businesses and civic organizations to learn more about the game of hockey. Participants will learn about the early days of hockey and the NHL, be taught all the basic rules of hockey and take a closer look at the equipment used by modern-day players. For your next office social event or luncheon get Hockey Rules! Call (614) 246-4158 today.

Members of the Blue Jackets Fan Development staff conduct all presentations. On-ice sessions are also available, see SocialIcing and Shoot For Success.

Click Here to see Hockey Rules (illustrated guide to the game)

Future Jackets, Presented by Donatos

A program that provides local youth hockey players the opportunity of a lifetime.

The Columbus Blue Jackets are happy to provide local mini-mite and mite age hockey players the opportunity of a lifetime by playing during intermission breaks at select Blue Jackets home games. Treated like the pros, participants dress in a locker room next to the Blue Jackets locker room, wear Blue Jackets uniforms and play in Nationwide Arena in front of 18,000 people.

For more information call the Blue Jackets Fan Development Department at (614) 246-4158.

Hockey Clinics

Stick-handling, shooting, or power-skating --- we can help.

Free Beginner Clinics:
Free Hockey Clinics with the Columbus Blue Jackets Fan Development Department provide beginners age six and up an opportunity to learn the fundamentals of playing hockey in a fun and safe environment with professional coaches and all necessary equipment provided. Clinics are offered at various times throughout the year.

Team or Program Clinics:
Clinics provided by the Columbus Blue Jackets Fan Development Staff will provide youth/adult street, in-line and ice players of all levels an opportunity to advance their skills. From basic clinics with new teams to advanced team clinics where in-depth concepts are discussed, the clinics will cater to all skill levels. Call the Blue Jackets Fan Development Department at (614) 246-4158 now to schedule your clinic.

SocialIcing

How about a little on-ice fun for your next group outing?

A fun, active and educational group event, Blue Jackets SocialIcing is a unique program introducing participants of all ages to the excitement of hockey. Your group will learn the basics of the game from professional instructors while also building unity and teamwork skills. On-ice instruction is tailored for participants with little or no ice skating experience and our focus is safety and fun for all ages. SocialIcing is the perfect event for schools, churches, scouts or any other groups looking to hit the ice like the Blue Jackets. Call (614) 246-4158 today for more information.

Shoot for Success

Try this corporate challenge!

For the Blue Jackets to be successful on the ice, teamwork is essential. Coaches and players must work together towards a common goal. The offense needs to put the puck in the net, the defense must prevent the opponent from taking shots and the goaltender has to make the big save when all else fails. Your corporate team should function in much the same way. Let us show you how we do it, on the ice, at this fun, challenging and unique corporate team-building event.

Schedule your company for the Blue Jackets Shoot for Success Program by calling (614) 246-4158 and experience the excitement of on-ice teamwork without the body checks and bruises!

NHL Diversity Task Force

This program is a not-for-profit program designed to introduce children of diverse ethnic backgrounds to the game of hockey. The program's mission is to assist and enable local youth hockey programs to teach hockey, and other life skills, to economically disadvantaged children, creating a fun experience for boys and girls of all ages.

 

The Columbus Ice Hockey Club, a member of the NHL's Diversity Task Force program, is supported by and run with the cooperation of the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department. The program continues to be extremely popular with over 100 participants who utilize the ice-time and equipment provided.

The program is under the supervision of John Haferman, Program Director. For more information, call John at (614) 206-8784.

The Columbus Blue Jackets were selected by the National Hockey League to host the Seventh Annual Willie O'Ree All-Star Weekend, March 23-24, 2002, at Nationwide Arena and
 
 
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Statistics:
2007-2008 Regular Season
SKATERS: GP G A +/- Pts
R. Nash 80 38 31 2 69
N. Zherdev 82 26 35 -9 61
M. Peca 65 8 26 -1 34
R. Hainsey 78 8 24 -7 32
J. Chimera 81 14 17 -5 31
M. Malhotra 71 11 18 -3 29
D. Vyborny 66 7 19 -8 26
D. Fritsche 69 10 12 2 22
J. Novotny 65 8 14 -10 22
R. Klesla 82 6 12 7 18
 
GOALIES: W L OT Sv% GAA
P. Leclaire 24 17 6 .919 2.25
F. Norrena 10 19 6 .896 2.72
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