Amid Lockout, Ohio NHL Fans Cheer Virtual Team

from National Public Radio

Last week should have been the home opener for Columbus Ohio's professional hockey team, the Blue Jackets. But with the league in the midst of a lockout, Nationwide Arena was dark. Around the corner at a bar, however, Blue Jackets fans loudly cheered on a video game simulation of the game, with the actual radio play-by-play announcers showing up as well to call the game.

Broadcast Dates

• All Things Considered, October 22, 2012