The Columbus Blue Jackets will celebrate diversity and inclusion in the sport with Hockey Is For Everyone Night, presented by VORYS, when the Jackets host the Detroit Red Wings on Friday, February 7 at 7 p.m. The evening will be highlighted by themed recognitions, fundraisers and a giveaway of a CBJ runner's buff, courtesy of VORYS, to the first 10,000 fans in attendance.
Pregame activities also include members of the Columbus Gay Men's Chorus accompanying Blue Jackets anthem singer Leo Welsh to perform the "The Star-Spangled Banner." The Blue Jackets will further highlight diversity among hockey participants with an on-ice, pregame introduction of players representing a variety of programs including: Ohio Warriors Sled Hockey (disabled veterans), Special Hockey (players with developmental disabilities), Columbus Ohio Gay Lesbian Ally Hockey Association, Columbus Ice Hockey Club (Columbus Recreation & Parks program), girls' hockey, adult hockey, high school hockey and youth hockey. Additionally, kids from Ethiopian Tewahedo Social Services (ETSS) will have a chance to high-five CBJ players as they take the ice and intermissions will showcase Sled Hockey and Special Hockey scrimmages. Following the Blue Jackets game, athletes from the Columbus Ohio Gay Lesbian Ally Hockey Association will scrimmage at Nationwide Arena.
