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Originally Posted by Flames Draft Watcher
I think the trend might be the opposite in Canada. Interest in hockey often picks up in the spring/late winter when the playoff races start heating up. I'm pretty sure the Calgary Hitmen get better crowds later in the season.
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yeah i totally agree in general. attendance is low at the beginning of the year, and then in the spring as playoff runs occur, people show up. totally agree with that generalization.
however, i was more pointing out that when i team launches, it is one of the prime opportunities to get big crowds and build support. if you can't get folks excited to show up to the first game ever, how can you get them excited for a tuesday night game in mid january against the milwuakee admirals????
so thats where i was going with my statement about starting strong.