Porty tweeted this out, but NBC was the first to write a story that isn't behind a pay-wall.

This is a pretty big deal.  Considering Central Ohio has been on the national hockey scene for less than 15 years and we are just now seeing this and we recently saw the first Central Ohio native get drafted in the 1st round, Jack Roslovic.

It's pretty clear the CBJ are making a huge impact on the area.

http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2015/07/07/blue-jackets-sign-columbus-born-kole-sherwood/related/