Let the party begin in Columbus, because the ownership group led by John P. McConnell have paid the final installment of their expansion fee, making Columbus officially part of the International Hockey League starting with the 2010-11 season.
To celebrate the occassion, the Columbus IHL expansion team unveiled a logo featuring a stylized Ohio state flag (below) to celebrate their entry into the league. With that new logo, fans are now speculating about what the team will call themselves. Columbus Blue Jackets, Columbus Cannons, Columbus Generals, Columbus Federals and Ohio Glory are among the choices according to a leaked application filed with the US Patent and Trademark Office.
Nationwide Arena, currently home to Ohio State Buckeyes hockey and men's basketball, will be the new home to Columbus's new IHL team next September.
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The Columbus Dispatch; October 20, 2009