NHL Columbus Blue Jackets The Columbus Blue Jackets played their first game on October 7, 2000 against the Chicago Blackhawks with a sellout audience at Nationwide Arena. The name Blue Jackets and their jersey salutes Columbus’ contributions to the Civil War, both through their contribution to the Union Army and the manufacturing of their Blue Uniforms in Ohio. Thirteen stars on the jersey represent the thirteen states of the union at that time, with patriotic red, white and blue fusing the dynamic team jersey with the present.

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Facts and Figures Official Web Site: www.columbusbluejackets.com T.V. Stations: n/a Radio: n/a Arena: Nationwide Arena Capacity: 18,500 Franchise Date: June 25, 1997 (will begin play in the 2000-01 season) Team colors : Burgandy, Silver, Blue & Black Minor League Affiliates: n/a Stanley Cups: none 2002-03 Season: Finished 5th in the Central Division, 15th in the Western Conference GP  82 W   29 L   42 T    8 GF 213 GA 263 PTS 69