Event & Arena News

John Hancock Champions on Ice 2004 Tour, featuring an international cast of the world’s most talented and recognized figure skaters, stops at Nationwide Arena on Friday, April 16 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale now at the Nationwide Arena Ticket Office and through Ticketmaster.

Fresh from international competition at the World Championships in Dortmund, Germany, this spectacular collection of skaters will be featured as tour founder Tom Collins celebrates his 26th season of Champions on Ice, bringing Olympic-caliber skating and entertainment to arenas throughout the United States.

With a cast list that reads like the “Who’s Who” in skating, the John Hancock Champions on Ice tour will spotlight five-time World Champion Michelle Kwan, Olympian Sasha Cohen, 2003 World Champion Evgeny Plushenko, Olympic bronze medalist and 2003 World Silver medalist Timothy Goebel, World Silver medalists Tatiana Totmyanina and Maxim Marinin, as well as other Champions from Olympic and World competition including Victor Petrenko, Rudy Galindo and Philippe Candeloro. In true Champions on Ice tradition, all of the skaters will perform to original music and choreography of their choice. Selections help match famous names and faces with personality and style.

Tickets are $31, $46 and $66 (includes $1 facility fee). Tickets may be purchased at the Nationwide Arena Ticket Office, at all Ticketmaster locations, online at www.ticketmaster.com or by phone at (614) 431-3600. Tickets are also available at the Blue Jackets Zones located at the Chillers in Dublin and Easton. All tickets are subject to applicable service charges.