The Blue Jackets are welcoming the CBJ faithful Thursday.

Fans came out to support the team. And it all started with a party on the plaza.

"Super Stoked. I've been waiting for this day for months. Pretty much since the end of last season," Jess Machan

For Elijah Urbanek, he took the day off from work, all for the hockey experience.

"We get the pins and the puck, and we collect them at every big game we go to," he said.

And the home opener is a big game!

"It's like Christmas morning," said Robin Vlah the Columbus Blue Jackets Director of Retail.

And if you're headed to the game this year, there's plenty of new gear to keep you in style and dress like your favorite player.

"So this one right here is a big hit with the guys. They like the quarter zip. This is a new piece. And then this is very popular," she said. "I believe I've seen Werenski and some of the new guys wear this... Roslavic and Kuraly."

But if you like what you see, she says grab it now. Like so many other products, The CBJ is also dealing with slow shipment issues.

"It's tough, but I mean we are dealing with it," said Vlah. "If you see it, get it because who knows when the restock will be up."

And for many fans... it's all about the 'Blue' when they support their team.