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Brian Hedger

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Blue Jackets Beat Reporter at The Columbus Dispatch

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  • 1 week ago | dispatch.com | Brian Hedger

    The 2025 Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village Golf Club is expected to have a rainy start. Rounds 1 and 2 (May 29-30) have high chances of rain, with potential thunderstorms. The weather is predicted to clear up for Rounds 3 and 4 (May 31-June 1), becoming partly sunny and breezy. Temperatures throughout the tournament will range from the high 60s to low 70s.

  • 1 week ago | dispatch.com | Brian Hedger

    Tage Thompson scored the overtime game-winning goal to secure the U.S. men's hockey team's first world championship gold medal in 92 years. Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski played a key role for Team USA, earning a spot on the tournament's all-star team. The U.S. team honored the late Johnny Gaudreau, a former Blue Jacket, by carrying his jersey during the trophy presentation.

  • 2 weeks ago | dispatch.com | Brian Hedger

    The U.S. men's hockey team, including Blue Jackets' Zach Werenski, advanced to the world championship final for the first time since 1950. The U.S. defeated Sweden 6-2 in the semifinals and will play for gold against either Denmark or Switzerland. The team is playing in honor of former Blue Jacket Johnny Gaudreau, who died in 2024. Werenski has six points in six games in the tournament.

  • 2 weeks ago | dispatch.com | Brian Hedger

    Free parking for the 2025 Memorial Tournament is available at the 6th Tee Lot, Columbus Zoo, Ashbaugh Lot, and along Muirfield Drive. Designated Uber/Lyft drop-off and pick-up locations are at the 6th Tee Lot and Entrance No. 15. Free shuttle service runs from the Columbus Zoo parking lot and a wheelchair-accessible shuttle operates from the 6th Tee Lot to the main entrance. On-course disabled services and designated disabled parking are also available.

  • 2 weeks ago | dispatch.com | Brian Hedger

    Zach Werenski (U.S.), Adam Fantilli (Canada), Kent Johnson (Canada), and Mikael Pyyhtia (Finland) are participating in the IIHF Men's World Championship. Head coach Dean Evason and assistant Steve McCarthy are coaching Team Canada at the Men's World Championship. Prospect Cayden Lindstrom is playing for the Medicine Hat Tigers in the CHL Memorial Cup. It’s been more than five weeks since the Blue Jackets’ season ended April 17 with Columbus two points shy of the playoffs.

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Brian Hedger
Brian Hedger @BrianHedger
28 Apr 25

RT @kevinmags27: We are proud and humbled as we officially launch our hockey agency. We are looking forward to working with players and the…

Brian Hedger
Brian Hedger @BrianHedger
24 Apr 25

Bayreuther ... #CBJ

Sean Shapiro
Sean Shapiro @seanshapiro

Some of these sticks have been hanging in the Stars team shop for a long time https://t.co/Y2HiqCJTfH

Brian Hedger
Brian Hedger @BrianHedger
16 Apr 25

The only devil's advocate reply to this, and I fully admit it's a stretch ... how'd that work out last year?

Tom Gulitti
Tom Gulitti @TomGulittiNHL

Tough situation for the Blue Jackets, but Hurricanes doing what they feel is best for them to get ready for their first round series vs. the Devils. They've clinched already and put themselves in position to be able to rest players.