2013 All-Star Game in Columbus, OH

[z71 0]

Wondering what the thoughts are regarding Columbus getting the 2013 All Star Game? As a resident of Columbus and a season ticket holder for the Jackets, I'm obviously very excited about the news. We've got an amazing arena and die-hard hockey fans in Columbus. I think it will be a good show and will hopefully show the rest of the world that there actually is a hockey team in Columbus.

Now, if only some of our players can make the team...

Sorry if this was posted elsewhere. I searched and didn't find anything.

[JR Boucicaut 3759]

It's a nice faclity; I went to the Draft there in 2007 (to see David Perron get drafted) and we had a great time there.

[Chadd 916]

as long as Nash is still there, they will have a home town player

[Fire0nIce228 1]

Should be fun, the arena district is pretty awesome. I'll be coming over from Pit and eating at Boston Pizza all weekend lol.

[sitzlejd 0]

I'm a Jackets fan but my first thought when I saw this was "I bet they're doing it to keep at least some fan interest in Columbus amidst this absolutely dismal season."

They are so bad right now and the high expectations for this season just make things worse. I think the league may be worried they're going to lose a lot of fans for good and this was an attempt to keep some around. Even if they don't improve there will be at least one hockey-related thing to look forward to in Cbus next year.

Anybody else get the feeling that's why they picked Columbus?

[Chadd 916]

Absolutely agree that it is an attempt to bolster interest in the market. It's smart business.