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Friday, September 9 from 4 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Nationwide Arena
Blue Jackets FanFest is a celebration of hockey and a great opportunity to get ready for the 2011-12 season. FanFest features player autograph sessions, a skills competition featuring Blue Jackets players, open skating and other on-ice activities, Q&A panels, photo opportunities with players including Rick Nash, Steve Mason and Jeff Carter, street hockey, kids' activities, food and drink specials, music and more. FanFest is also the first chance to buy 2011-12 single game tickets available exclusively at Nationwide Arena. Single game tickets can be purchased online and at Ticketmaster outlets beginning at 9 a.m. on Saturday, September 10. FanFest is a FREE event and open to the public.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
*Plaza Party at Front Street Plaza starting at 4 p.m. featuring music, food and beverages and single game tickets on sale.
*Fans attending FanFest get the first chance to buy 2011-12 single game tickets on sale beginning at 4 p.m. This is an exclusive opportunity only available during FanFest at Nationwide Arena. Single game tickets can be purchased online and at Ticketmaster outlets beginning at 9 a.m. on Saturday, September 10.
*Single game tickets will be sold at the following locations at FanFest: Front Street Plaza, Main Box Office, Guest Services on the Main Concourse and on the Bud Light Terrace.
AUTOGRAPH SESSIONS:
5 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Rick Nash
Derek Dorsett
Vinny Prospal
Jared Boll
Antoine Vermette
Dane Byers
6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Jeff Carter
Kristian Huselius
Kris Russell
Derick Brassard
Fedor Tyutin
7 p.m. - 8 p.m.
RJ Umberger
Steve Mason
Matt Calvert
Marc Methot
Grant Clitsome
Derek MacKenzie
Ryan Russell
Martin St. Pierre
Mark Dekanich
Nicholas Drazenovic
Maksim Mayorov
Player Photo Stations
Rick Nash with the "Rocket" Richard Trophy 6:00 - 6:45 p.m. Club Level
Steve Mason with the Calder Trophy 6:30 - 7:00 p.m. Club Level
Jared Boll at Center Ice 6:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Kris Russell at Center Ice 7:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Jeff Carter at Center Ice 7:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Question & Answer Sessions in the Labatt Blue Zone Pub - Main Concourse
Broadcasters Q&A with Bill Davidge, George Matthews, Bob McElligott and John Michael 5:30 - 6 p.m.
Player Q&A with Derek Dorsett, Vinny Prospal, Jared Boll and Antoine Vermette 6:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Coaches Q&A with Scott Arniel, Brad Berry, Todd Richards, Dan Hinote and Ian Clark 6:30 - 7 p.m.
Street Hockey with Blue Jackets players on the Bud Light Terrace - Main Concourse
Dane Byers 6 - 6:30 p.m.
Matt Calvert 6:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Fedor Tyutin 7:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Derick Brassard 7:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Pass & Shoot Stations with Blue Jackets Players and Coaches - Main Ice
Brad Berry and Dan Hinote 6:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Derek Dorsett and Vinny Prospal 6:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Ian Clark and Todd Richards 7:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Kris Russell and Fedor Tyutin 7:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Video Games with Blue Jackets Players on Pepsi Parkway - Main Concourse
Dane Byers 6:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Derick Brassard 7:00 - 7:30 p.m.
On-Ice Skills Competition 8:15 - 8:45 p.m. featuring a 3-on-2 competition and shoot-out competition on the Main Ice
Players Scheduled to Participate:
Steve Mason
Matt Calvert
Marc Methot
Derek MacKenzie
Ryan Russell
Martin St. Pierre
Mark Dekanich
Nicholas Drazenovic
Maksim Mayorov
Additional Activities:
* Open Skating in the OhioHealth Ice Haus - 5:00 - 6:45 p.m. and 8:00 - 9:00 p.m. (Free Skates provided).
* Kids Activities include Face Painters, Bounce House, Slap Shot Cage, Balloon Artists, Stinger and more.
* Locker Room Tours
* Cannon Photos on the Main Concourse
* FOX Sports Ohio Photo Station on the Main Concourse
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