2015 NHL Fan Fair

NHL® ANNOUNCES ATTRACTIONS PLANNED FOR FANS OF ALL AGES AT 2015 NHL FAN FAIR™ DURING 2015 NHL ALL-STAR WEEKEND, JAN. 23-25

NHL.com/FanFair, and at the Big Lots Box Office at Nationwide Arena. Tickets purchased in advance are $10 for children between the ages of 3 and 12, seniors 65 and older, and college students and military personnel with valid ID; and $12 for adults (aged 12 and up). Tickets purchased on each event day will be $12 and $16, respectively. Children under the age of 3 will be admitted for free. All attractions are included with the price of admission. For more information, visit NHL.com/FanFair. Join the conversation using the official hashtag, #NHLFanFair.

  • NHL players, past and present will sign autographs at the Autograph Stage.
  • Fans can practice their skills with the new Vapor 1X sticks at Bauer Hockey’s shooting lane.
  • Test accuracy and speed on a real goalie in the Bridgestone Slap Shot Challenge.
  • See the history of the NHL All-Star Game, highlighting moments from 1934 to present, at the NHL All-Star Game: Through the Decades, Powered by Constellation exhibition.
  • Fans 21 and over can take their best shot on a frozen goal for a chance at NHL swag, concert tickets and more with Coors Light.
  • Visit Cryptozoic’s booth to play the new NHL® Power Play Team-Building Card Game!
  • Take a picture with the Stanley Cup® and learn the history of the NHL’s prestigious trophies at the NHL Trophy Showcase presented by Discover Card. Throughout NHL® All-Star Weekend, Discover Cardmembers will receive 10% off purchases of NHL All-Star merchandise at retail locations inside NHL Fan Fair and Nationwide Arena when paying with a Discover card.
  • Experience 2015 NHL All-Star Weekend like the pros – get outfitted in official Team Foligno and Team Toews NHL All-Star jerseys and take a “team” photo on the 2015 NHL All-Star Fantasy Draft™ presented by DraftKings stage on Saturday and Sunday.
  • Take a photo with your favorite Fathead NHL® Stand Out and share it with #NHLFanFair and @fathead.
  • Stop by the Fox Sports Ohio Fan Basement and have your picture taken with the Fox Sports Girls and Cleatus, the Fox Sports robot; play your favorite hockey video games, watch the action on TV, register to win the furnishings of the Fan Basement, pick up Fox Sports promotional items, and have a chance to be a part of the network’s live broadcasts from NHL Fan Fair.
  • Interact, engage and learn how the exciting, fast-paced game of hockey plays a role in STEM education at the Future Goals booth.
  • Visit the GEICO mini-rink to test your stick skills, receive a commemorative NHL All-Star Game photo and meet the famous GEICO gecko.
  • Visit the Hockey Hall of Fame exhibit featuring “Hockey in the State of Ohio.”
  • Pose with Honda’s vehicles and create a celebratory, NHL All-Star-themed virtual reality video clip, check out Honda’s Ohio-made products, and enter a sweepstakes for a chance to win a trip to the 2015 NHL Awards™ at the Honda display.
  • Visit the McDonald’s Kids Zone with games and attractions designed for hockey’s youngest fans.
  • Stopover at the MeiGray booth and check out the “History of the NHL’s All-Star Game-Worn Jerseys” exhibit which will include jerseys worn throughout the decades by legends Wayne Gretzky, Mark Messier and more.
  • Shop for officially-licensed NHL All-Star merchandise as well as merchandise for 30 Clubs at the NHL All-Star Weekend flagship store, located within NHL Fan Fair.
  • Bid on unique NHL memorabilia and one-of-a-kind items through NHL Auctions™.
  • Learn about the revamped NHL mobile app,
  • Get in front of the cameras and host a segment of NHL Tonight™, NHL Network’s popular nightly highlight show, and leave with a video to share with family and friends.
  • Stop by the iconic Oscar Mayer Wienermobile for a free digital postcard.
  • Create customizable jersey plaques, a bubble hockey table, or bobblehead with Prints Charming.
  • Check out CCM’s three distinct stick lines: the CCM RIBCOR, the CCM Tacks, and the CCM RBZ Superfast; and dress up as your favorite NHL player with gear provided by Reebok—  CCM.
  • Visit the ultimate fan bedroom with Room of Your Dreams to see the latest in fan gear for the home.
  • Tune in to SiriusXM NHL Network Radio™, which will be broadcasting live throughout the NHL Fan Fair and NHL All-Star Weekend.
  • Shoot pucks into an old washing machine and dryer – just like the pros did when they were young – at the AMP Energy Challenge.
  • Add your name to the Responsibility Puck with Team Coalition and join thousands of NHL fans making the pledge to be responsible by never driving drunk, always having a designated driver, and buckling up – every trip, every time.
  • Train with the Total Game Changer, the most comprehensive hockey training device which engages vision, foot and hand speed while challenging your multi-tasking skills.
  • Stop by the NHL Ultimate Fan Cave to try your hand at pool, foosball and air hockey.
  • Visit the Upper Deck Trading Card Zone and make a personalized hockey card, spin the prize wheel, play Pluck-O, and check out the latest and greatest in hockey cards and memorabilia.
  • Commemorate the first ever NHL All-Star event in Columbus at the WinCraft Pin Trading area, where you can purchase 20 exclusive pin designs including the “Chase” pin, which is sure to be the most sought-after pin of All-Star Weekend.
  • Visit the York Street Hockey Rink – the biggest small town rink in America – for lots of fun hockey action all weekend, including the NHL Mascot Showdown™ featuring NHL team mascots. Or try your hand at street hockey under the guidance of our NHL Fan Fair coaches for new techniques and pointers.
  • Stop by 97.1 The Fan’s broadcast booth for a fan player photo opportunity and register for a chance to join the Blue Jackets’ flagship station in a suite at an upcoming CBJ game.

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Three-Day Hockey-Themed Festival at Greater Columbus Convention Center Will Feature NHL All-Star Exhibitions, 20 Prestigious Hockey Trophies Including the Stanley Cup, Appearances from Current All-Stars and Former NHL Players, Visits With NHL Mascots™, Interactive Games and More

Tickets Available at Nationwide Arena and Online at Ticketmaster.com

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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Jan. 19, 2015)

Tickets to 2015 NHL Fan Fair can be purchased online at Ticketmaster.com, BlueJackets.com

Public Hours of Operation

Friday, Jan. 23 3:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 24 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Sunday, Jan. 25 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

* Information provided via NHL Press Release