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Columbus Blue Jackets issue Statement on their efforts to get fans into the games
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FEBRUARY 11, 2021 COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS STATEMENT COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets issued the following statement today regarding Columbus Public Health’s formal support of a plan to allow a limited number of fans to attend Blue Jackets games at Nationwide Arena during the 2020-21 season: “The Columbus Blue Jackets are very…
Read MoreBlue Jackets activate goalie Elvis Merzlikins from injured reserve, recall defensman Andrew Peeke
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FEBRUARY 11, 2021 COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets have activated goaltender Elvis Merzlikins off Injured Reserve and recalled defenseman Andrew Peeke from the team’s taxi squad, club General Manager and Alternate Governor Jarmo Kekalainen announced today. Merzlikins, 26, has missed the past three games due to an upper body injury suffered…
Read MoreBlue Jackets Star Of The Game: Rarely used, always ready to contribute Scott Harrington scores goal and plays solid defense In Monday’s 3-2 Win Over Carolina
THE COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS BACK IN ACTION TONIGHT AT CHICAGO, GAME TIME 8 PM. FOR THE PAST 5 YEARS, CBJ DEFENSEMAN SCOTT HARRINGTON, 27 YEARS OLD, HAS BEEN THE TEAM MVP. HE GOES DAYS, WEEKS AND GAMES WITHOUT PLAYING. BUT STAYS READY ON THE TEAM’S TAXI SQUAD. BUT WHEN HE DOES PLAY, HE ALWAYS PLAYS GOOD…
Read MoreBlue Jackets head coach John Tortorella on 3-2 win over Carolina
John Tortorella was named head coach of CBJ on 10/21/15. He is the winningest coach in club history with a 214-144-45 record in 403 games and hasled the club to four-straight playoff appearances.Tortorella was named a Jack Adams Award finalist as the NHL’s Coach of the Year for the third time in his career after…
Read MoreBlue Jackets Star Of The Game: Cam Atkinson scores key penalty shot In Monday’s 3-2 Win Over Carolina
Hard to believe that Cam Atkinson is 31 years old. He has been a fan favorite and mainstay since he came on the scene during the 2012-13 season, some nine years ago. Last Game: Posted GWG and 200th career NHL goal with 2 shots and was +2 on 18:40 TOI on 2/4 vs. DAL. 2020-21:…
Read MoreBlue Jackets Star of the Game: Jack Roslovic scores game-winner in Monday’s 3-2 win over Carolina
HOMETOWN KIDJack Roslovic made his Blue Jackets debut at Nationwide Arena against the Panthers on Jan. 28 and has since rattled off a three-game assist/pointstreak (1-3-4) beginning on Jan. 31 at Chicago. It’s tied for his career best assist (second time) and point streaks (fourth time). The 25th overall pick inthe 2015 NHL Draft became…
Read MoreCarolina Hurricanes at Columbus Blue Jackets, Monday, February 8, 2021: Game Thread, with Game Notes, Writer Commentary, Scorers, Information and Postgame audio: Jackets win on Roslovic’s 3rd period goal! CBJ 3 Carolina 2
TODAY’S MATCHUP COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS Record: 5-5-3, 13 pts. (5th, Discover Central Division) Goals: 2.69 Goals-For/3.23 Goals-Against… Shots: 28.2 Shots-For/32.5 Shots-Against Power Play: 13.5 percent (26th, NHL)… Penalty Kill: 77.4 percent (21st, NHL) Penalty Minutes: 7.5 PIM (6th-T, NHL)… Overtime Record (Shootout): 1-2-1 (1-1) CAROLINA HURRICANES Record: 7-2-0, 14 pts. (2nd, Discover Central Division) Goals: 3.33 Goals-For/2.67 Goals-Against… Shots: 33.3 Shots-For/25.6 Shots-Against Power Play: 23.5 percent (10th, NHL)… Penalty Kill: 80.0 percent…
Read MoreColumbus Blue Jackets Weekly Report: Hurricanes, Black Hawks provide opposition this week
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Read MoreBlue Jackets try to rebound tonight in rematch with the Hurricanes
FEB. 8, 2021 II vs. CAROLINA HURRICANES II NATIONWIDE ARENA II 7 PM ET BROADCAST INFORMATION TV: FOX Sports Ohio Jeff Rimer (play-by-play), Jody Shelley (color analyst) Radio: 105.7 FM Bob McElligott (play-by-play), Dylan Tyrer (host) TODAY’S MATCHUP COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS Record: 5-5-3, 13 pts. (5th, Discover Central Division) Goals: 2.69 Goals-For/3.23 Goals-Against… Shots: 28.2 Shots-For/32.5 Shots-Against Power Play: 13.5 percent (26th, NHL)… Penalty Kill: 77.4 percent (21st, NHL) Penalty…
Read MoreCarolina at Columbus Sunday, February 7, 2021: Game thread with Game Notes, Scorers, Writer Commentary, Information and Postgame Audio: Final, Hurricanes 6 Blue Jackets 5
THE LAST GAME: Feb. 4, 2021 – CBJ (4) at DAL (3)CBJ Goal Scorers: Bjorkstrand, Roslovic, Laine, AtkinsonDAL Goal Scorers: PP – Hintz, Dickinson, BennGoalies: CBJ – Korpisalo (25/28, 60:00); DAL – Khudobin (21/25, 58:34)CBJ PP: 0/3; PK: 2/3 | Shots: CBJ: 25 / DAL: 283 Stars: 1. Bjorkstrand, CBJ; 2. Roslovic, CBJ; 3. Atkinson,…
Read MoreBlue Jackets add goalie Cam Johnson to roster on emergency conditions
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FEBRUARY 7, 2021 COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets have added goaltender Cam Johnson to the roster from the club’s taxi squad on emergency conditions, club General Manager and Alternate Governor Jarmo Kekalainen announced today. Goaltender Matiss Kivlenieks is unavailable due to a lower body injury and is considered day-to-day. Johnson, 26,…
Read MoreCBJ places defenseman Zach Werenski on IR; calls ups Liam Foudy from Taxi Squad
FEBRUARY 6, 2021 COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets have placed defenseman Zach Werenski on Injured Reserve retroactive to February 4 and have added forward Liam Foudy to the roster from the club’s taxi squad, Blue Jackets General Manager and Alternate Governor Jarmo Kekalainen announced today. Werenski, 23, suffered a lower body injury in Thursday’s…
Read MoreBlue Jackets back in action this afternoon at 3 hosting Carolina Hurricanes
FEB. 7, 2021 II vs. CAROLINA HURRICANES II NATIONWIDE ARENA II 3 PM ET BROADCAST INFORMATION TV: FOX Sports Ohio Jeff Rimer (play-by-play), Jody Shelley (color analyst) Radio: 97.1 FM Bob McElligott (play-by-play), Dylan Tyrer (host) TODAY’S MATCHUP COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS Record: 5-4-3, 13 pts. (3rd, Discover Central Division) Goals: 2.50 Goals-For/3.00 Goals-Against… Shots: 28.7 Shots-For/33.0 Shots-Against Power Play: 12.5 percent (26th, NHL)… Penalty Kill: 78.6 percent (20th, NHL) Penalty…
Read MoreWashington Capitals fined by NHL for violating COVID-19 Protocols
NEW YORK (Jan. 20, 2021) – The National Hockey League announced today that it has fined the Washington Capitals $100,000 for Player violations of the League’s COVID‑19 Protocols which involved social interactions among team members who were in close contact and who were not wearing face coverings. COURTESY NHLmedia.com
Read MoreDayton point guard Jalen Crutcher named A-10 Player of the Week
Crutcher Averaged 20.5 Points Per Game In Two Flyer Wins NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – University of Dayton guard Jalen Crutcher was named A-10 Player of the Week for his performance in a pair of Dayton wins last week. The 6-foot-1 senior from Memphis averaged 20.5 points, 5.0 rebounds and 3.5 assists, while shooting .593 (16-27) from…
Read MoreColumbus Blue Jackets announce 20th Season Promotional Schedule presented by NATIONWIDE AND OHIOHEALTH
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JANUARY 19, 2021 COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets play their 2020-21 regular season home opener on Thursday when they host the defending Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning on Opening Night, presented by Nationwide, kicking off their 20th National Hockey League season. Today, the club announced a number of special promotional nights and…
Read MoreAtlantic 10 Conference announces GW at Dayton game postponed
DAYTON – The Atlantic 10 has announced that the men’s basketball game scheduled at UD Arena on Wednesday between George Washington and Dayton has been postponed, due to Covid-19 protocols. No makeup date has been set. The Flyers are scheduled to play in their next game on Saturday, Jan. 23 at VCU. Game time in Richmond…
Read MoreNHL Hockeyville celebrates 15 years of supports Canada’s Hockey Communities
Kraft Heinz Canada Opens Nominations for Kraft Hockeyville 2021 and a Chance to Win an NHL Preseason Game and $250,000 in Arena Upgrades January 4, 2021 – Get the rally cries and nominations ready! Kraft Heinz Canada, in partnership with the National Hockey League (NHL) and the National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA), has opened nominations…
Read MoreNHL announces start times for 2020-21 Regular Season
NEW YORK – The National Hockey League today announced start times for the 2020-21 regular season. The 2020-21 regular season will commence Wednesday, Jan. 13, with a five-game slate, including Pittsburgh at Philadelphia at 5:30 p.m. ET; Montreal at Toronto at 7 p.m. ET; Chicago at Tampa Bay at 8 p.m. ET; Vancouver at Edmonton at…
Read MoreNational Hockey League Partners with Discover, Honda, MassMutual and Scotiabank to Name Divisions for 2020-21 Season
NEW YORK & TORONTO – The National Hockey League (NHL®), in partnership with Discover, Honda, MassMutual and Scotiabank today announced the official division names for the 2020-21 season: Scotia NHL® North Division, Honda NHL® West Division, Discover NHL® Central Division and the MassMutual NHL® East Division. As previously announced, in reaching agreement on the format…
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