OhioHealth Ice Haus

Columbus Blue Jackets Practice Home

OhioHealth Ice Haus is the official practice facility of the NHL's Columbus Blue Jackets, located inside Nationwide Arena in the downtown Arena District. The rink is home to St. Charles, Upper Arlington, and Hilliard High School hockey programs, the Ohio AAA Blue Jackets, and the Greater Columbus High School Club Hockey League. The facility hosts public youth and adult leagues, learn-to-skate, public skating, and group events.

Programs for Kids

Programs cover the Blue Jackets community-hockey pathway. Programs include:
- Blue Jackets Learn to Play partnership sessions
- Learn to Skate group classes
- Youth and adult hockey leagues
- Ohio AAA Blue Jackets travel hockey
- High School hockey (St. Charles, Upper Arlington, Hilliard, Greater Columbus HS Club League)
- Public skating sessions
- Birthday parties and private group events
- Skate-rental availability

What's Included

• Indoor ice sheet inside Nationwide Arena
• Locker rooms used by Blue Jackets players
• Coaching staff including Blue Jackets development coaches
• Pro shop access via Nationwide Arena
• Downtown Arena District location
• Convenient COTA and parking access

Experience

Skating on Blue Jackets practice ice is a strong draw for families. Younger first-time skaters work balance, basic strokes, and stops; older players progress into community leagues, AAA travel, or high-school programs. The downtown setting and NHL adjacency make the rink as much an event venue as a training facility.