Columbus Blue Jackets

A NHL Team in the Ohio capital of Columbus, formed as an expansion team in the 2000/2001 season. Their name comes from the Civil War history in the state and city. (Most of the Union jackets were made in Columbus, and the state of Ohio contributed the most percentage of soldiers).

Their first playoff appearance was in 2009, in which they were swept by the Detroit Red Wings.

Notable players right now include: Steve Mason (G), Rick Nash (LW), Mike Commodore (D), and R.J. Umberger (C).

The same team that swept the Tampa Bay Lightning last year. The same lightning that tied the record for most wins in a season.

A professional hockey team in the NHL. This team was founded in 2000 as an expansion team. Though up till now their success has lacked as a team (Rick Nash got the Rocket Richard trophy for most goals in a season though), the start of the 2007-2008 has been kind to them. Once a team struggling and trying to build a solid franchise is now seeking to make it into the playoffs. So far, they are the only active team not to make the playoffs.