The Blue Jackets are set to have their first ever outdoor, in-season game on March first at six pm that will be held at The Ohio Stadium against the Detroit Red Wings.
The NHL stadium series is an event where hockey matches are played in outdoor venues and they ice over the field. This year will mark the 43rd time the NHL has done an outdoor event like this.
The Blue Jackets have played the Detroit Red Wings 111 times so far, more than any other team has since the Red Wings joined the National Hockey League in 2000, according to nhl.com.
Tickets for this event went on sale in October, and have since sold out,making this game highly anticipated by fans. However if you didn’t get tickets don’t worry, the game is set to air on ESPN at 6pm ET.
The field design is set to be something special for this game, Steve Mayer who is in charge of the events and entertainment at NHL says “It’s very unique and very Ohio State and very Columbus Blue Jackets. You’ll get it the second you see it”.
A special logo was also designed for the game. The logo has both blue and red in it, representing both teams playing in the game. Along with a special logo the players also have special uniforms and are selling special jerseys for the game. The Blue Jackets uniform paying tribute to Columbus and Ohio, having the state tree and the shape of the state both on there.
Mayer also plans on having a pep rally before the game, “We’re calling it the NHL Stadium Series Pep Rally, it will feature a concert from O.A.R. before the game.” Mayer says, “Not only will it feature a concert, but it will feature The Ohio State athletic band and an appearance from the Columbus Blue Jackets”. It also was released that Twenty One Pilots will also be playing before the game.
The Blue Jackets have some big plans for this game and lots of time and effort is being put into this event. The crew is said to be preparing now for the event, however most of the stadium decorations are also being kept a secret for now, but are set to be released soon as the crew starts setting them up.