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Originally Posted by j_j
It's not a big leap to see how quickly that sentiment will also erode both the fan base and the team's performance.
- Fans want value for their ticket experience and can't get that when the food and facilities don't keep pace with the cost of the ticket or the alternatives like just staying home. This trend is already well underway with our football team regardless of their on-field performance. And it was happening in hockey too, but the strong story lines this year have started to win back the live audience.
- Top players, want to come to play for teams with quality stadiums with quality facilities. It's all part of the sales pitch. Especially in cap leagues where offering salary negotiation only takes you so far.
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Exactly.
Also, the only thing keeping the arena full in Edmonton is the prospect of the new arena. If not for that, I would guess the number of STH would be drastically - critically - reduced by now.
I am in a similar boat where I have thought about cancelling my tickets over the last couple years, but the thought of an upgraded arena - especially one where I can train right into the building - keeps me paying.
You have to move forward to avoid falling backward.