Between the Chiller in Dublin and Chiller at Easton, the CoreComm Ice Haus, OSU Ice Rink and the Fairgrounds Coliseum, players have seven sheets of ice to utilize. In addition to the hockey school, the Blue Jackets have several other community programs designed to make hockey converts and break down the barriers to the sport. Kids who want to play on a team can take the Columbus Blue Jackets Learn to Play class, an eight-week program offered through the Chillers and CoreComm Ice Haus. The Blue Jackets donate the equipment so all kids need to bring are the sneakers on their feet. As for the hockey school, it's open to people of all ages and abilities.
Hockey can be a lot of fun.
We don't stress the winning aspect. As long as the kids are smiling and having fun, that's the real point. After I retired as a player the Chicago Wolves of the IHL called me, and after doing it for real, I found that I really enjoyed it. When you've played for 15 years in the league with six different clubs, you get to know your hockey. Sometimes that knowledge can pay off in a prediction and you feel like you've gotten it all right.