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Originally Posted by Igottago
Premiership are huge, but I think some lower level clubs with comparable stadium sizes would still put a saddledome crowd to shame.
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Lower level clubs dont have nearly the corporate support as the top level clubs do. The Flames, and the NHL fit the latter group, not the former. It all comes back to the percentage of suits in the stadium relative to the so-called "real" fans.
You are correct that there is a different culture in Europe. I am not convinced that that is proof of greater passion. I, for one, do not believe I am less of a fan becuase I do not sing at a hockey game.