The Jackets, in partnership with the American Red Cross, hosted their largest blood drive yet inside Nationwide Arena’s club level. Over 700 donors participated, surpassing last year’s mark by 20%.
Players Boone Jenner and Sean Kuraly greeted fans, signed memorabilia, and thanked donors for supporting local hospitals.
The event also featured educational booths about concussion research and youth hockey safety, aligning with the franchise’s community pillars.
Red Cross officials said the donations will help cover holiday-season shortages across Ohio.
The club plans to repeat the drive in February, hoping to push the event beyond 1,000 donors.