The Blue Jackets Hockey League is a city-wide, local hockey program for boys and girls aged 5 to 10 years old. Eligible participants include players who have completed the Blue Jackets Learn to Play Hockey 1, 2, and 3 series or participated in a house league in the past.
Capital Amateur Hockey Association (CAHA) is a local youth hockey organization in Central Ohio that strives to provide a great hockey experience for all youth hockey players – from beginners to experienced players. We offer house, select, and travel programs.
Central Ohio Girls’ Hockey (COGH) is dedicated to building a strong community of female players and providing focus and opportunities for girls to train and learn to play ice hockey in a fun, safe, and developmental environment. COGH emphasizes core values of fun, confidence, teamwork, sportsmanship, and a lifelong love of the game of ice hockey.
The Columbus Blades Sled Hockey program is for youth, males, and females who have a physical disability limiting one’s ability to play ice hockey in a standing position. Athletes are developed through instruction, encouragement, evaluation, and competition.
The Columbus Chill Youth Hockey Association (CCYHA) is the largest youth hockey program in central Ohio and the largest program of its kind in the state and MidAm district.
The mission of Special Hockey is to give people with physical and Developmental Disabilities the chance to play the sport of Ice Hockey in an environment that is adapted to the level of ability in which the athletes are able to participate. Special hockey exists for the enrichment of the athlete with a developmental disability.
CIHC is one of 39 NHL Hockey is For Everyone programs and is affiliated with the Columbus Blue Jackets organization. We serve over 3,000 youth per year in our Learn to Play Hockey, Learn to Skate, and hockey team programs, with more than 65% of our participants being minority and more than 25% are female.
The Columbus Youth Development Association (CYDA) provides an option for parents interested in participating in a unique and intensive skill development program grounded in the principles of what long-term athlete development (LTAD) research tells us is the right developmental path for young players.
EYHA is a community-focused youth ice hockey organization that offers top-quality instruction and league play for kids ages 5-14.
The mission of the Newark Ice Hockey Associations House League is to teach and develop the basic skills of ice hockey to the children of cnetral Ohio so that they can enjoy playing ice hockey in a recreational atmosphere.
In 2004, the Ohio AAA Blue Jackets were established and became the first amateur hockey organization to be directly affiliated with a National Hockey League franchise. The program currently fields eight boys teams that compete at the highest level of USA Hockey from 10U to 18U. In 2022-23, the girls program was launched with teams now competing at 12U, 14U, and 16U levels in 2023-24.
The Ohio Warriors Hockey Program is an affiliate of the USA Warriors Ice Hockey Program. These programs have been organized to operate exclusively for charitable and educational purposes, for disabled veterans who served in defense of the United States. This program operates in conjunction with the USA Hockey Disabled Hockey Program. The Ohio Warriors Hockey Program’s mission is to organize and administer an ice hockey program that provides a recreational, therapeutic experience and education.
The Capital Hockey Conference (CHC) is a member of the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA). Created in 2003, the conference has grown to more than 25 JV and Varsity teams. Based in Columbus, the conference also has representation from Cincinnati and Dayton.
The Ohio Scholastic Hockey League (OSHL) previously known as the Greater Columbus High School Club Hockey League (GCHSCHL) is a USA Hockey sanctioned High School Combined Division league participating in the Mid American (MIDAM) District.
The OhioHealth Chillers offer hockey leagues for adults 18 and over, for all skill levels from beginners to experienced players. Leagues run year round and include playoffs and championships. Players may sign up as individuals or as teams.
The Hall of Hockey pays homage to more than 70 Varsity programs that compete for the Ohio High School Athletic Association Hockey State Championship Tournament played at Nationwide Arena. The jerseys are on display at the arena between sections 119-121.
Since the spring of 2003, Nationwide Arena and the Columbus Blue Jackets have hosted the Ohio High School Athletic Association Ice Hockey State Championship Tournament. The state Semi-Final and Championship game are hosted on the main ice of Nationwide Arena. In 2018, the OHSAA and Nationwide Arena announced a 10-year partnership to keep the State Championship Tournament in Columbus through 2027.
Each year, the Blue Jackets honor the local high school hockey community during High School Hockey Night. Representatives from local high schools are invited be recognized on the red line prior to the national anthem. In addition, the Blue Jackets host players, coaches and families at the game.
The Blue Jackets Cup was established in 2002 to support central Ohio high school hockey. The Blue Jackets Cup is a four-division series of regular season ending tournaments for more than 40 high school hockey teams playing in the and the . The Blue Jackets honor the winning teams with an in-game recognition during a Blue Jackets home game.
Each season, the CBJ Foundation awards the John H. McConnell Scholarship and the High School Hockey Scholarships to local high school seniors. The scholarships recognize youngsters who have gone above and beyond to make the Central Ohio community a better place. In addition, the Paul Donskov Legacy Scholarship honors a true pioneer of Columbus hockey.
Established in 1963, the Ohio State men's hockey program competes out of Columbus in the Big Ten Conference. In 2017-18, the Buckeyes reached their first Frozen Four in 20 years, solidifying themselves as one of the top teams in the nation. In 2018-19, the Buckeyes captured their first Big Ten regular season championship.
From OSU to CBJ
Established in 1999, the Ohio State women's hockey program competes out of Columbus in the Western Collegiate Hockey Association. The Buckeyes won their first NCAA championship in 2022 and won the WCHA tournament in both 2020 and 2022. Ohio State also made Frozen Four appearances in 2018, 2021 and 2023 under head coach Nadine Muzerall.
The Miami University Men's hockey program competes out of Oxford, Ohio in the National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC). The RedHawks reached the Frozen Four in back-to-back years (2008 and 2009), and was the national runner-up in 2008.
From MU to CBJ
The Bowling Green State University Men's hockey program competes out of Bowling Green, Ohio in the Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA). In 1984, the Falcons reached the pinnacle of college hockey, winning the National Championship over Minnesota-Duluth in a four-overtime thriller, the longest NCAA DI Men's Ice Hockey Championship Game.
From BGSU to CBJ
The American College Hockey Association's (ACHA) mission is to support the growth of collegiate hockey programs nationwide. The ACHA promotes all aspects of collegiate hockey stressing the personal development of individual athletes as well as national recognition for member organizations.
With five convenient locations in downtown Columbus, Dublin, Easton, Lewis Center, and Springfield, the OhioHealth Chiller Ice Rinks offers eight rinks for ice hockey, ice skating, group and private events, skating and hockey classes, birthday parties, and more.
