We are so deep in the dog days of the NHL off-season that the only real news regarding the Columbus Blue Jackets is that a celebrity was spotted proudly wearing a Blue Jackets jersey.
Yes, that's right, comedian Matt Rife hosted a show at Nationwide Arena in Columbus on Saturday and was seen sporting a Rick Nash #61 jersey. It shouldn’t come as a surprise, considering he is an Ohio native who grew up a big fan of the team.
Nash, who works for the Blue Jackets was at the show, so after it ended he had the chance to sign the jersey for Rife. Which is just awesome to see, especially for Rife who as mentioned is a fan of the team. With him being 29 years-old, he grew up watching Nash quickly become the greatest Blue Jacket in franchise history.
Rife, LeBron James, and many more Ohio natives have been seen more frequently wearing and supporting their hometown NHL team over the last few years. That kind of visibility is great marketing for the organization, which is preparing for its 25th year in the NHL and looking to strengthen its local presence.
It wouldn’t be surprising if the Blue Jackets use these celebrities more often as the 2025-26 season approaches, adding another layer to their anniversary celebrations.
