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Belleville certainly has a unique NHL fan base because of it's proximity to Toronto, Montreal, and Ottawa. There's a mix of fans of all 3 teams, which is great for the Sens drawing crowds on a regular basis with the rivalries. From the time that the Sens announced the purchase and move of the AHL Sens to Belleville, I've also noticed a definite increase of people wearing Ottawa Sens merchandise in public.It also serves notice to a leafs region that there is an unmistakable Sens presence in town.
Personally speaking, I'm a Leafs fan, which will be odd a supporting the Sens. However, since the Bulls were move to Hamilton, my feelings have been that I will support a team that is willing to invest in the our community and bring quality hockey back to Belleville. I would think that many people who didn't consider themselves as Sens before feel the same way as well, which is great for the Sens.