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Originally Posted by PepsiFree
I think it's more common for younger people (especially the 15-25 crowd) to be huge hockey fans that cheer for the Flames, rather than huge Flames fans. The difference isn't huge, but it definitely exists. Whether you cheer for the Flames, or you're a huge Flames fan, you should always dismiss Oilers/Canucks/Jets fans immediately though.
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I'm not in that age bracket anymore, but I would definitely put myself in the "huge Flames fan" category over the "huge hockey fan that cheers for the Flames".
I didn't grow up in Calgary or even in a hockey family, but I've cultivated my love of the Flames all the same. Like GirlySports said, it's much easier to be a diehard fan now than in the past just because of how much information is out there.
However, I recognize that my experience might not be typical. Maybe most people fall in love with the sport much more than any team, but the certainly wasn't my experience.