Leafs Fans Invading Other Arenas

[Stephen]

Any arenas where the Leafs are not well represented?

 

[salamicartier]

Any arenas where the Leafs are not well represented?

I think I remember watching an Avalanche game from a few years ago where Leaf fans weren't particularly well represented, but it was much different this year.

 

[MapleLeafistan]

Nice leafs crowd at Scotiabank Arena Minnesota. Lol. I don't even know what to name them anymore.

 

[MapleLeafistan]

Just so you know Leafs fans bought out an entire section in Winnipeg. Looks like another invasion is in the works boys.

 

[LeafsNation75]

Just so you know Leafs fans bought out an entire section in Winnipeg. Looks like another invasion is in the works boys.

The Leafs fans always seem to take over in Winnipeg, so hearing that does not surprise me.

 

[Ciao]

I know of one Sen's fan who resells his Leaf tickets for enough to pay for the bulk of his seasons ticket package.

Nice perq.

If they really hated the Leafs taking over their buildings, fans in those markets might not sell their tickets to Leafs games in such large numbers.

 

[DanM]

I mean we have been around since forever (us and Habs) and at that time you were either a Leafs or Habs fan in Canada, and in the U.S it was a lot of the same things in many markets, plus any of the original 6 in general.

Most teams just don't have that kind of history in the game, or as much time to build traditions.

 

[LeafsNation75]

I mean we have been around since forever (us and Habs) and at that time you were either a Leafs or Habs fan in Canada, and in the U.S it was a lot of the same things in many markets, plus any of the original 6 in general.

Most teams just don't have that kind of history in the game, or as much time to build traditions.

Like I have said before on this topic I have personally seen the Leafs play the Lightning in Tampa Bay on two separate occasions. The first time was in December 2007 and the most recent was in December 2018. (That 4-1 loss when they had 49 shots on net) So when the Leafs happened to score I remember seeing more Leafs fans than what is shown on TV, compared to seeing the fans celebrate when they score a goal on the road in Buffalo, Montreal, Ottawa or any other Canadian city.

 

[LeafsNation75]

I know of one Sen's fan who resells his Leaf tickets for enough to pay for the bulk of his seasons ticket package.

Nice perq.

If they really hated the Leafs taking over their buildings, fans in those markets might not sell their tickets to Leafs games in such large numbers.

In some of those markets they have tier pricing games and when Toronto is in town they charge more for tickets at their box office and online through Ticketmaster, so they want Leafs fans in their buildings.

 

[Brown Dog]

Man, I love seeing all those beautiful Leafs fans repping the blue & white in enemy territory. Go Leafs Go!

 

[Dingle]

for all you young'ens.

Jerry Garcia and the grateful Dead where a popular San Francisco band in the mid/late 60's. They never had a huge audience...But as time went on, their popularity grew. It became cult like...You became a Dead Head..And so fans traveled everywhere to see them. Their concerts were packed, yet outside of the few thousand Dead Heads, no one really cared. And their music was decent. some hits, but they were no Beatles or Rolling Stones..but man to be a Dead Head.

Leaf Nation is similar..It is a movement on its own..far less linked to the team's performance, than to membership in that unique group. Whatever city the Leafs land in, brings out "Leaf Nation"..win, loose, have a good year, have a bad...who cares..you are a "Leaf Nation member".

The Cubs come closes in baseball. To a minor extent the Packers in Football. Most sports teams would kill to create their own movement.

Go Leaf nation, between you guys and your smaller "Bleu, blanc, rouge" buddies, you keep the league afloat.

 

[TakeTheBody]

Saw the Dead numerous times. I was/am a dead head. Travel to see the Leafs. End of the game was great last night. Leaf fans were LOUD and PROUD. Keep up the good work. Time for this more than a touch of grey to keep on truckin. Adieu.

 

[Mess]

Leafs are an original 6 team and their fans run deep and wide.

Many fans like myself who became members in the 1960's remain steadfast and true, and I suppose that theme holds true for many fans over the decades..

Once a Leafs fan always a Leafs fan !!

Its the crest on the front not the name on the back that is the source of the endless support and loyalty all over the world.

 

[MapleLeafistan]

Leafs invasion at Scotiabank MTS Arena.

 

[34]

Leafs invasion at Scotiabank MTS Arena.

Once again, Leafs fans loud in Winnipeg.

 

[cupcrazyman]

Believe me it's not just a geography thing lol. I live in Edmonton and when we play the oilers here, it's easily 60-40 leafs fans and sometimes worse.

My buddy never liked the Leafs but when he moved from Ont to Alberta, he cheers for them over the Oil & Flames

 

[MapleLeafistan]

 

[MapleLeafistan]

Lol

 

[MapleLeafistan]

The rage is real.

 

[The Shadow]

Which arena to Leafs fans love to invade outside of Ottawa? Leafs always get good support on the road in general, but in some places it becomes ridiculously lopsided.

This clip from 2004 is probably the largest I've ever witnessed...lol.

I was at this game. It was insane

 

[Jimmy Firecracker]

Salty Jets fans mad about the amount of Leafs fans in the arena last night warms my heart.

 

[DanM]

Salty Jets fans mad about the amount of Leafs fans in the arena last night warms my heart.

Meh, Jets fans can get back to me when they have 100 years of hockey history in this country lol we have a lot of fans long before the Winnipeg Jets were a thing.

Cry me a damn river

 

[Razz]

I think I remember watching an Avalanche game from a few years ago where Leaf fans weren't particularly well represented, but it was much different this year.

I've been to every one of them, definitely not true. The Pepsi Centre is always packed with leaf fans when they are in Denver.

 

[Sniper99]

Those Andy!! Andy!!! and GO LEAFS GO! chants at the Winnipeg game were awesome tonight. Its amazing how quiet we are at home compared to on the road.

Can we please start being loud for home games? I dont care if you're down low and a couple suits in front of you are on their phones working deals. GET LOUD!!!!

 

[MapleLeafistan]

Yikes. Jets fans and media are not taking this L well. I'm not sure what's so surprising.



Hockey fans are notorious for calling out others as bandwagon fans. These Leafs fans in Manitoba and Saskatchewan have been supporting the team long before the Jets even existed and the support is passed down in the family.

Same in BC and Alberta also.