Columbus Blue Jackets Host Annual 5th Line Fest
The Columbus Blue Jackets fans don’t need to look far for the return of hockey. This weekend’s top things to do in Columbus include the 5th Line Fest.
After a year off due to the World Cup of Hockey, the annual 5th Line Fest returns this weekend. The Columbus Blue Jackets will host the event at the Columbus Commons Sunday, September 10th from 4pm to 8pm.
The event will feature opportunities for fans to meet and get autographs from many Columbus Blue Jackets players. There will be two sessions for fans to have items autographed. From 5pm to 6pm Jack Johnson, David Savard, Cam Atkinson, Scott Harrington, Zac Dalpe and Nick Moultry will be available to the public. The list of players also includes Nick Foligno, Oliver Bjorkstrand, Ryan Murray, Sonny Milano, Andre Benoit and Dean Kukan from 7pm to 8pm.
Between these times players and coaches are expected to appear on stage for some brief remarks and programing being built out by the club.
Columbus Blue Jackets
Also making an appearance will be the four season ending awards Columbus Blue Jackets players and Coach John Tortorella earned for their 2016-2017 season. Sergei Bobrovsky’s Vezina trophy, John Tortorella’s Jack Adams and both of Nick Foligno’s leadership trophies will be available for fans to take photos with.
Growth of the Game in Columbus
Surely the game of hockey is continuing to grow in Columbus, Ohio and events like the 5th Line Fest help spur interest and excitement. The team coming off of its best season ever will have a robust outreach and promotional effort to continue growing not only ticket sales, but hockey interest across Ohio.
5th Line Fest will be packed this season with great autograph opportunities and excitement already building in the city. The amount of Blue Jackets gear that can be seen on the streets already is unprecedented. Even at a time when the Ohio State Buckeyes football team is dominating most sports talk, the Jackets are shining through.
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It’s sure to be a great event for all 5th Liner’s. We’ll be there in our union blue garb. Comment below and let us know if you’ll be coming this year!