Anaheim Ducks towel invades: Downtown Columbus

Submitted by: Callmemochelle (from Anaheim, CA, USA)

Country: United States
State: Ohio
City: Columbus
Location: Downtown Columbus [map]
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Columbus is the capital of the state of Ohio and its third largest metropolitan area. It was founded in 1812 and named after Christopher Columbus. During the American Civil War, it was a major base for the Union Army. It is currently home to Ohio State University, the largest university campus in the country.

Anaheim Ducks towel invades: Nationwide Arena

Submitted by: Nick (from Greenwich, CT, USA)

Country: United States
State: Ohio
City: Columbus
Location: Nationwide Arena [map]
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Nationwide Arena is the home of the Columbus Blue Jackets. Opened in 2000, it is also one of the three Columbus host venues for the annual Arnold Classic, a sports and bodybuilding event hosted by Arnold Schwarzenegger. It is also the first NHL arena to have a separate practice facility contained within (which would later be emulated by the New Jersey Devils' Prudential Center). The arena's presence serves as the center of the city's entertainment area, the Arena District. The 2007 NHL Entry Draft took place in the arena, in which Patrick Kane was chosen first overall.