Blue Jackets Information

The history of the Columbus Blue Jackets isnt very long and established in comparison with some other teams in the National Hockey League. However, the Blue Jackets have been welcomed into the league whole-heartedly by the fans of ice hockey. This team always offers the public exciting rink-side action.

The nickname of the Columbus Blue Jackets was selected according to the suggestions made by the fans. The words "Blue Jacket" were used to denote the uniform of the Union army in the American Civil War. Actually, this was the war to which Ohio state provided a great number of soldiers.

The logo of the Columbus Blue Jackets is a star-studded ribbon of red color that is unfurled in the team's initials form (CBJ). A hockey stick seems to cut through the center of the logo to represent the letter "J". The stars symbolize the original thirteen colonies of the United States and they mean patriotism of the team. On top of the stick one can see the star that represents Columbus - the capital of the state. The colors of Blue Jackets are navy, white, red and silver.

In 2000/2001 the Columbus Blue Jackets made their debut. On the 7th of October the team won 3-0 in the first game against the Chicago Blackhawks. However the latter managed to gain revenge when they scored goals and won 5-3. The Columbus Blue Jackets one for the first time 5 days later. That happened when they contrived to beat the Calgary Flames with the score 3-2. As far as their win on their own territory is concerned it took place on the 27th of October after beating the Washington Capitals 3-1.

The season 2001/2002 was rather disappointing for the sale of Blue Jackets tickets. The team finished in last place one more time with a record of 22-47-8-5, and this record was 14 points less then the season 2000/2001. In 2002/2003 selected 18-year old OHL star Rick Nash. That was the player who made the team out of training camp. Their new coach Doug MacLean didnt bring any positive results to the team that time. Under this GM the Blue Jackets finished in the last place once again. In 2003/2004 the young player Rick Nash developed into the league's best players. However his personal success did not translate into wins for the team or an increase in Blue Jackets ticket sales and Doug MacLean made a decision to leave the team in the middle of the season. The season 2004/2005 was cancelled because of the lock out, thus no Blue Jackets tickets were sold at all.

Even though at the moment the Columbus Blue Jackets are considered to be the deepest and most talented group of prospects than ever in the franchise history, still it is crucial that the investment of high-round selections on such players means there should be some impact for the team made by these player. For a franchise still searching for that first elusive spot in the playoffs, The list of current prospects that should have a profound influence on that games played includes such names as Gilbert Brule, Pascal Leclaire, Derick Brassard, Alexandre Picard, Aaron Johnson, Adam Pineault, etc.