NHL Attendance Leaves a Lot to Be Desired…Or Does It?
When The Canadian Press and The Hockey Writers ran a story in reference to a Detroit Red Wings season ticket holder, named Matt Larson, who’s not related to former Red…
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NHL Notebook: Youngsters Interested in CBA, Ottawa Attendance, Devils
Matt Duchene remembers feeling like he was in way over his head. Having just completed his third NHL season and not yet 22 years old, Duchene could see the ominous…
Are Monthly Passes the NHL’s Next Ticketing Innovation?
Over the past few weeks, stories about the worries of NHL attendance have been drastically overstated. It all started with a Canadian Press article that claimed NHL teams were worried…
Hurricanes Attendance: ‘Chicken or Egg’?
The Carolina Hurricanes returned home Tuesday night for a tilt against the visiting Tampa Bay Lightning. Having started this October better than those in recent years, the Hurricanes had on…
Why Did the Senators Have Empty Playoff Seats?
The Ottawa Senators were one game away from the Stanley Cup Finals, but a lot of talk surrounding the team was about the empty seats in Ottawa. Ticketmaster map for…
Baffling Attendance at Senators Games, Still There’s Hope
Tickets for the Oilers’ first-round playoff game against the San Jose Sharks sold out in five minutes. Prices to see a Maple Leafs playoff game ranged from $90 to $420,…
Golden Knights: Second Favourite Team for Canadians?
There is plenty of buzz about the Vegas Golden Knights — especially north of the 49th parallel. Canadians love their hockey, and many also love Las Vegas. So with the…
Fan Attendance: Does Winning Actually Bring in the Crowds?
“If you build it, they will come” –Someone who clearly wants an ice hockey team in the desert The existential struggle of understanding why we, as a society, flock to…
Bandwagon Effect? Dallas Climbing Attendance Ranks
A new Star has definitely risen in Dallas. The Stars have seen a steady rise in attendance since owner Tom Gaglardi took over in 2011. This season has seen the…
New York Islanders: Low Attendance Numbers Not a New Issue
On the ice, the New York Islanders have to be satisfied with their first few months in Brooklyn. Around it and above it, they must be anything but. While the team currently…
Putting the Montreal Canadiens’ Home Attendance into Perspective
On a typical home opener for the Montreal Canadiens, the Bell Centre was loud, full of energy, and of course, sold out. Simply put, selling out home games is something…
Hurricanes’ Home Performance Not Helping Attendance Woes
Today, the Carolina Hurricanes faced off against the Detroit Red Wings at the PNC Center in Raleigh, North Carolina. If one were to judge by the crowd, however, it would…