Columbus Blue Jackets Host Kendall Coyne Schofield Meet and Greet

The Columbus Blue Jackets, currently standing 11th in Eastern Conference with a 40-30 record, hosted a meet and greet with Kendall Coyne Schofield, a four-time Olympic medalist.

What happened?

Kendall Coyne Schofield joined the Columbus hockey community for a meet and greet and an appearance at the Blue Jackets' Learn to Play event.

The event was made possible through a partnership with Bread Financial.

Why it matters for Columbus Blue Jackets

The event inspired young girls to play hockey, including 11-year-old Hannah Daubenmire, who was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in August 2024.

Daubenmire, now cancer-free after 18 rounds of chemo, utilizes her experiences to help others.

What comes next?

The Blue Jackets' Learn to Play event is part of the team's efforts to make hockey more accessible to girls across the world.

Kendall Coyne Schofield's appearance at the event was a significant moment for the team and the community.

The team's current L2 streak may be a concern, but events like this show the team's commitment to growing the sport.

Hannah Daubenmire attended the event sporting a Minnesota jersey with Grace Zumwinkle's name on the back.

She patiently waited to have Coyne Schofield add her signature to the purple uniform.

And after Daubenmire got her chance to converse with Coyne Schofield, she felt excited.

The Daubenmire family has built a relationship with former OSU defenseman and current PWHLer Emily Zumwinkle.

So the event was a special moment for the family.

But the impact of the event goes beyond the family, inspiring young girls to play hockey.

The Columbus Blue Jackets players, including Ivan Provorov, Jake Christiansen, and Kevin Labanc, have also been involved in the community.

They visited Hannah Daubenmire in 2024 at Nationwide Children's Hospital.

The team's efforts to make hockey more accessible are ongoing, with events like the Learn to Play event.

And with the team's current standing, they are looking to make a push in the Eastern Conference.

The Blue Jackets' Learn to Play event is just one example of the team's commitment to growing the sport.