Here’s an email I received from Fox Sports Ohio:
COLUMBUS, OHIO – FOX Sports Ohio is excited to offer yet another behind-the-scenes view of the Columbus Blue Jackets this Saturday, March 27 when the Jackets take on the New York Islanders at Nationwide Arena. Following Blue Jackets Live pre-game show at 6:30pm, presented by Your Central Ohio Toyota Dealers, the “All Access” game in HD in begins at 7pm.
FOX Sports Ohio’s previous All Access games have offered fans more access to players, coaches, fans and broadcasters than ever before, and this game is no exception.
This “All Access” game telecast will once again give viewers at home the opportunity to interact with the Blue Jackets broadcast team online through “Cover It Live.” Blue Jackets fans can visit www.foxsportsohio.com and click on the “Blue Jackets All Access” graphic to log in to “Cover It Live.” Once logged in, they can submit questions for broadcasters Jeff Rimer, and Bill Davidge. Select questions and comments will be answered LIVE throughout the telecast.
During this special telecast, “Jackets Wired” will give fans an exclusive look behind the bench where Assistant Coach Gary Agnew will be ‘wired for sound,’ offering insights into the conversations between coaches and players. Our cameras will also take viewers behind the scenes into the Jackets’ fitness room for a live look at the work of Strength & Conditioning Coach Barry Brennan, plus a visit with the Nationwide Arena “Coors Light Ice Crew.”
Broadcaster John Michael will interview Head Coach Claude Noel at intermission in addition to various players throughout the game.
Once again, FOX Sports Ohio will feature a live camera inside the Blue Jackets locker room before the game and will follow the Jackets onto the ice. The telecast will additionally feature a backstage look at Nationwide Arena, such as a peek into the press level, a look at the Time Warner HD Lounge, and much more.
Elements fans have come to expect during FOX Sports Ohio Blue Jackets telecasts, such as in-game bench interviews and walk-off interviews with players and assistant coaches, will remain a vital and essential part of the game telecast.
Blue Jackets fans can get the latest news, vote on select game polls, access in-game stats and scoring updates on www.foxsportsohio.com. Fans can submit their email address for an update on game day, and then on All Access night, flip on the TV, fire up the computer and experience Blue Jackets hockey like never before!
The last time FSOhio did this it was very interesting- a rare glimpse behind the scenes. Make sure you tune in Saturday and take part!