COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS LOAN DEFENSEMAN CHARLIE ELICK TO WHL’S TRI-CITY AMERICANS

By Joe Coopersmith

 

 

Charlie Elick (courtesy Columbus Blue Jackets)

 

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025

 

COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets have loaned defenseman Charlie Elick to the Western Hockey League’s Tri-City Americans, club President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Don Waddell announced today.  The training camp roster now stands at 51 players, including 28 forwards, 18 defensemen and five goaltenders.

 

The Blue Jackets play their fourth preseason game tonight at 7 p.m. at Nationwide Arena against the Pittsburgh Penguins.  The game will be broadcast live on BlueJackets.com and the club’s app and can be heard on Sports Radio 97.1 The Fan in Columbus.

 

‐ CBJ ‐

 

Information on all Blue Jackets ticketing options, including 2025-26 season tickets, can be obtained by calling (614) 246-3350 or visiting BlueJackets.com/tickets.  Single-game tickets for all regular season home games at Nationwide Arena are also on sale. Fans may purchase single-game tickets on the CBJ App or by visiting BlueJackets.com or Ticketmaster.com

 

 

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