CBJ Money on the Board…LISTEN to this!

Yesterday, we shared with you “Money on the Board” to help rally behind our team as they play the Dallas Stars, and to also do some good for others. Suffice it to say, the response has been staggering – in the best of ways.

CBJ fans have come out in droves. As of this writing, 82 people have pledged a total of $1736 for a Blue Jackets Regulation win. $809 additional dollars for incentives have been pledged – and that number will only increase. Charities will receive an additional $140 if we see a shut*ut, and every single save by Bobrovsky brings in $6.65! He’s averaging 27 saves a game so that looks like another $179.55 in donations. So far, charities that will be receiving funds include the Blue Jackets Foundation, the Ronald McDonald House, the Mid-Ohio Food Bank, the Red Cross and One Fund Boston.

We’ve also had some creative submissions including:

• $20 if Dallas has a goal waived off for a B.S. distinct kicking motion (Joe Wilkins)
• $.25 for every use of profanity (Brett Ireland)
• $50 if Fox Sports Ohio airs the post game Foligno-Bobrovsky hug (Dave Cottone)

Had the team found out yet? Well we got our answer today courtesy of the tremendous Lori Schmidt from our CBJ flagship station, 97.1 The Fan (twitter). Coach Todd Richards and Marian Gaborik visited with her today and shared their thoughts after hearing the latest about our #CBJMotB efforts – take a listen!

Coach Todd Richards

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Marian Gaborik

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So let’s keep it going, everyone. Make a pledge via a comment on this post or via a tweet (be sure to use the #CBJMotB hashtag so we can find it!) We’ll be taking pledges all the way up to the final horn Thursday night. Let’s do our part to ensure a LOT of people win (especially those Blue Jackets!) And THANK YOU, Lori and 97.1 The Fan, for sharing these quotes with us!