Columbus Blue Jackets unveil Hometown Remix alternate uniform, win 7-2 in debut
The gist
The Columbus Blue Jackets unveiled a Hometown Remix alternate uniform and beat the Colorado Avalanche 7-2 in its debut.
The NHL club will wear the gray look 13 times this season, all at home.
How it unfolded
- Oct 31, 2026The Blue Jackets activated defenseman Ivan Provorov off Injured Reserve, the club announced, and returned to action that night at the Dallas Stars.
- Nov 2, 2026The Blue Jackets, the NHL and Fanatics unveiled the club's Hometown Remix uniform, a special edition celebrating Columbus fans, fabric and culture.
- Nov 2, 2026The club also announced 10 regular season games would be simulcast on over-the-air stations in Ohio, West Virginia and Kentucky.
Key terms
- alternate uniform
- A team jersey worn instead of the usual home or away uniform, often to avoid color clashes.
- Injured Reserve
- A designation in North American pro sports leagues for athletes who are injured and unable to play.
Source: Wikipedia