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V
isit downtown Columbus,
Ohio at night and you'll be
drawn to a single beam of
light illuminating the dark
sky. Like the bat signal, a 135-foot light
calls all capital city visitors to come see
Nationwide Arena.
"Fans and visitors see that light can-
non every night when they're coming
and going from Nationwide Arena," said
Ian Huffman, Nationwide Arena's Ice
Technician. "It's an extra feature that spot-
lights us and all of the events we put on."
Nationwide Arena sits in the heart of
Columbus' Arena District. Since opening
in the fall of 2000, it has become a desti-
nation. Nationwide is home to the NHL's
Columbus Blue Jackets but has played
host to a number of other premier events,
including the 2015 NHL All-Star Game,
college basketball tournaments, big-name
concerts, and now, the North American
Rink Conference and Expo (NARCE).
Home Sweet Home
The Chicago Blackhawks practice at
Johnny's IceHouse and head to United
The ice rink industry's premier annual event
converges on Nationwide Arena and the City of
Columbus for the second straight year
// by JESSI PIERCE
NARCE
Nation
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