In keeping with its mission to support the development of youth and amateur hockey, the Columbus Blue Jackets announced that the McConnell Education Foundation will award grants tonight to 35 Columbus-area high school hockey programs for the 20th consecutive year. A group of approximately 1,100 players, coaches and families will be in attendance at the Blue Jackets-Maple Leafs game to celebrate High School Hockey Night.  

The McConnell Education Foundation has offered philanthropic support for high school hockey in greater Columbus for the past 19 years with the cumulative donation reaching in excess of $1.2 million. Grants will support clubs from the Capital Hockey Conference and the Greater Columbus High School Club Hockey League.

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