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NHL announces attractions planned 2015 NHL Fan Fair, during 2015 NHL All-Star weekend, Jan. 23-25

Tickets available at Nationwide Arena and online at Ticketmaster.com

Monday, 01.19.2015 / 9:34 AM / 2015 NHL All-Star Weekend

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NHL announces attractions planned 2015 NHL Fan Fair, during 2015 NHL All-Star weekend, Jan. 23-25
NHL announces attractions planned for fans of all ages at 2015 NHL Fan Fair during 2015 NHL All-Star weekend, Jan. 23-25.

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The 2015 NHL Fan Fair™, the three-day, official fan festival of the 2015 NHL All-Star Weekend in Columbus, Ohio, will occupy more than 200,000 square feet of the Greater Columbus Convention Center (GCCC), Exhibit Halls C & D, on Friday, Jan. 23 through Sunday, Jan. 25. The family-friendly festival features something for everyone including special appearances from current NHL stars, former NHL greats and NHL team mascots. Fans will experience a display of 20 of hockey's most prestigious trophies including the iconic Stanley Cup®; NHL All-Star exhibitions; live TV and radio broadcasts; music, food, merchandise, hockey trading cards, and memorabilia locations; interactive hockey-themed games and attractions; and much more.

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

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.

Attractions & Appearances

• 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, join Xbox One, and watch the best games of the season with NHL GameCenter LIVE™; recharge your mobile devices and enter a raffle to win one of two Xbox One devices.

• 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.

• Join Columbus' locally-owned and operated Alternative station, CD102.5FM, as they play games and pass out cool prizes at their NHL All-Star Booth.

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