collins
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- Dec 13, 2006
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Interesting discussion found at OffWing, comparing attendance numbers between the two sports. As a league, the NHL isn't that far off.
http://www.ericmcerlain.com/offwingopinion/archives/006969.php#006969
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" * On Friday, December 29th, Chicago hosted Boston in front of 19,315 at the United Center, an increase of 49% over their average game attendance. That same night in Florida, a record setting crowd at Bank Atlantic Center watch the Panthers/ Canadiens. The sellout crowd of 19,772 is up 38% over the season average."
[snip]
"All is not good news at the gate. Far from it. Average NHL attendance this season (16,677) is off 1.6% from last (16,954). "
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"However, here's some context for you to consider: the average NBA audience last year was 17,558. "
http://www.ericmcerlain.com/offwingopinion/archives/006969.php#006969
[snip]
" * On Friday, December 29th, Chicago hosted Boston in front of 19,315 at the United Center, an increase of 49% over their average game attendance. That same night in Florida, a record setting crowd at Bank Atlantic Center watch the Panthers/ Canadiens. The sellout crowd of 19,772 is up 38% over the season average."
[snip]
"All is not good news at the gate. Far from it. Average NHL attendance this season (16,677) is off 1.6% from last (16,954). "
[snip]
"However, here's some context for you to consider: the average NBA audience last year was 17,558. "