The Columbus Chill Collection — Royal Retros Columbus Chill Fan Shop

Authentic Columbus Chill Throwbacks. Custom Names & Numbers. Sizes S–5XL.

The Columbus Chill were one of the most beloved minor-league hockey franchises of the 1990s — an East Coast Hockey League team that drew sold-out crowds to the Ohio State Fairgrounds Coliseum and effectively built the case for the NHL's Columbus Blue Jackets. The Royal Retros Chill collection brings them back with throwback jerseys, hats, and tees in the unmistakable purple-and-teal Chill palette. Free name and number on most styles. Sizes S–5XL.

What You Can Shop

Columbus Chill Jerseys, Hats, T-Shirts, Hoodies and Sweatshirts — ECHL-style hockey sweaters in the Chill colorway, snapback and unstructured Chill caps, soft cotton tees, and pullover hoodies. Free name and number customization on most jerseys. Sizes S–5XL.

Why Royal Retros Is the Home of Columbus Chill Gear

• Officially licensed ECHL throwback apparel.
• Free name and number customization on most jerseys.
• Period-correct purple-and-teal colorway and 1990s ECHL detailing.
• Sizes S–5XL.

Quick Buying Questions

What sizes are available?

Small through 5XL on most styles.

Can I customize?

Yes — most jerseys include free name and number. Custom items are final sale.

Is this officially licensed?

Yes. Royal Retros holds the licensing required to make minor-league hockey throwbacks.

How long will my order take?

Stock items ship within a few business days. Custom jerseys typically take 2–3 weeks.

About the Columbus Chill

The Chill played in the East Coast Hockey League from 1991 to 1999, owned by Horizon Marketing's David Paitson and David O'Connor and built around aggressive guerrilla marketing in a non-traditional hockey city. Their home, the Ohio State Fair Coliseum, was a 6,800-seat barn the Chill made famous by selling out 80-plus consecutive home games in the mid-1990s — a Minor Pro Hockey record at the time — thanks to promotions like "Riot Night" t-shirts and irreverent in-arena entertainment.

On the ice, head coach Terry Ruskowski (a former WHA and NHL veteran) led the Chill to multiple winning seasons and a Riley Cup playoff appearance, with players like Jason Christie, Brian McKee, and Barry Dreger headlining the rosters. Off the ice, the Chill's success made the case to NHL ownership that Columbus could support major-league hockey — a case that became the Columbus Blue Jackets in 2000. The Chill folded after the Blue Jackets were awarded, but their cult following has only grown. The merchandise has aged into one of the most sought-after minor-league throwbacks of any decade.

Columbus Chill at Royal Retros — Authentic Throwbacks. Custom Names & Numbers. Sizes S–5XL.