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Blue Jackets on TV 

FOX Sports Ohio televises 75 games each season. Emmy Award winning Blue Jackets broadcasts will open all broadcasts with a 30 minute pregame show, Blue Jackets Live, hosted by Jim Day, Bill Davidge and Jeff Hogan. Blue Jackets Live will break down each night's game, provide in-depth looks at the team and opposition, and provide insight to the personal side of our players. All broadcasts on FOX Sports Ohio will also feature the Blue Jackets Live post-game show. It will air immediately following all Blue Jackets games on FOX Sports Ohio, and will be hosted by Jim Day.

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**Due to NHL Broadcast Territory restrictions, Blue Jackets games may not be available in some areas of Ohio.

Many of the Blue Jackets broadcasts are re-aired the next day at noon on FOX Sports Ohio.

Jeff Rimer, Television Play-By-Play

Jeff Rimer, joined the Blue Jackets broadcast team as television play-by-play announcer on FS Ohio during the summer of 2004, bringing 30-plus years experience to the booth. He has covered the NHL for 29 years, including the past 17 seasons calling play-by-play action on television for the Florida Panthers and Washington Capitals. In addition to serving as the voice of the Panthers from 1993-04, he has also co-hosted the internationally- syndicated "Inside the NHL" radio program with John Davidson.

Bill Davidge, Television Analyst

Bill Davidge brings over 35 years of hockey experience as a player, scout and coach to game broadcasts on the FS Ohio. The 2009-10 season will be Davidge's first in the television booth, after spending the previous eight seasons calling the radio broadcasts. Prior to joining the broadcast team, he spent the 1999-00 season as a scout for the Blue Jackets and from 1995-99 served as a part-time scout for the Florida Panthers. He assisted with the evaluation of players as a part-time scout for the Detroit Red Wings from 1990-94..

Wheeling Island Hotel and Casino Blue Jackets on the Radio

All Blue Jackets games can be found on the Wheeling Island Hotel and Casino Blue Jackets Radio Network, which consists of 26 stations around Ohio, including Columbus flagships WBNS, 1460 The Fan and CD101, WWCD-FM.

George Matthews provides the play-by-play and Mark Wyant serves as pre and post-game host for all broadcasts. Each game is preceded by the 30-minute pre-game, where George and Mark break down that night's game with interviews with the Blue Jackets, plus regular features, which include DeVry University Know Your Opponent, news and notes from around the league and the Keys to the Game.

Following every home game, the Blue Jackets post-game show takes place from the Blue Jackets Pub at Nationwide Arena. It's a lively and interactive recap of that night's game, featuring George, Mark as well as interviews with Blue Jackets players and Ken Hitchcock's post-game press conference. To call into the post-game show with a question or comment - the toll free number is 1-866-NHL-CBJ1

Breakfast with the Blue Jackets

Enjoy your Sunday breakfast with Blue Jackets radio host Mark Wyant. Sunday mornings at 10 a.m., Mark and the Blue Jackets broadcast team will share behind-the-scenes scoop with players, coaches and league insiders. Breakfast with the Blue Jackets is LIVE on WBNS Sports Radio 97.1 The Fan.

The show can be heard on Sports Radio 97.1 The Fan, on-line at www.bluejackets.com and www.971thefan.com. Check local listing for air times across the Blue Jackets Radio Network and feel free to phone in a question or comment at (614) 821-9710.

George Matthews

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George Matthews - Radio Play-by-Play
George Matthews brings his passionate broadcast style to the Wheeling Island Hotel and Casino Blue Jackets Radio Network and flagship stations WBNS (AM 1460) and WWCD (FM 101.1). He came to Columbus in 2000 with a long list of achievements and experience, including play-by-play work for the Prince Edward Island (PEI) Senators of the American Hockey League.

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Blue Jackets Radio Network Affiliation

Would your radio station like the opportunity to acquire a unique sports broadcast, while adding a new source of revenue through game day inventory and promotion?

By joining the Columbus Blue Jackets Radio Network, your station will experience the excitement of Ohio's National Hockey League team. In addition, you will receive marketing and promotional support that is unmatched by any professional sports team in Ohio. We invite you to listen to the audio link below and consider joining our 28-member Blue Jackets Radio Network. For further information, please contact Blue Jackets Director of Broadcasting Russ Mollohan at 614-246-4304.