The Columbus ice hockey team has begun its pre-season preparations, with the installation of the ice sheet at Nationwide Arena marking the start of on-ice activities. Players have returned to the city and are now practicing on the newly prepared surface, while the Zamboni continues its regular maintenance rounds. These developments signal the team’s shift into full gear ahead of the upcoming season. Fans eager for a taste of the action can expect early glimpses of the team in action as training ramps up.

The ice sheet has been installed at Nationwide Arena. The Zamboni is making its rounds. And the players have gradually gotten back into town and onto Columbus ice. It all adds up to the best time of y ...