USA Hockey -Youth hockey players are encouraged to wear their jerseys and will be invited to take part in a group photo on the ice after the game (meet at the top of section 116 at the game's conclusion to be escorted to the ice). Concourse activities include a USA Hockey photo booth and street hockey in the IGS Energy Zone.
Hockey is for Everyone -The Blue Jackets will highlight diversity among participants in the sport with an on-ice, pre-game introduction of several individuals representing their respective leagues or programs from across Ohio.
You Can Play -Blue Jackets' You Can Play ambassador Scott Hartnell and teammates will use PRIDE tape on sticks during pre-game warmups. The club will then auction off signed sticks by a select group of players with proceeds benefiting You Can Play and its efforts to insure safety and inclusion of all in sports - including LGBTQ athletes, coaches and fans. Fans may bid on the sticks by visiting
www.cbjauction.gesture.com
or texting CBJAUCTION to 52182. Auction opens at 12:00pm on Saturday and closes at the end of the 2nd intermission.
Learn to Play -Visit section 108 by the IGS Energy Zone on the main concourse to learn more about Blue Jackets Learn to Play, a new program designed to provide first-time hockey participants, between 4-8 years of age, free head-to-toe equipment, age-appropriate instruction and certified coaching led by former Blue Jacket Andrew Cassels. Kids are invited to check out the equipment try-on station where Cassels will be on hand to help and answer questions about the program. Registration for Learn to Play spring sessions opens Monday, February 27.
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