Report: Columbus To Host 2013 NHL All-Star Game

The Columbus Dispatch reported on Friday night that the Blue Jackets will host next year's National Hockey League All-Star Game in Nationwide Arena.

Two sources told the newspaper on Friday night that officials from the Blue Jackets and the Columbus Sports Commission are in Ottawa, Ont., for a Saturday announcement.  One source said that the team was informed on Friday by the league that they would be the host city next season.

Ottawa is the host city for this year's All-Star game, scheduled for Sunday.

Club president Mike Priest, general manager Scott Howson responded to messages left by the Dispatch on Friday night.  Blue Jackets spokesman Todd Sharrock said that the club would not comment.

According to the newspaper, the Blue Jackets applied to host the game in 2013, 2014 or 2015.

The game is considered one of the NHL's marquee events and would possibly be one of the most significant events ever hosted in the city.

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