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Originally Posted by Shazam
I thought the Oilers' attendence numbers were better in the dark days?
Regardless, it was pretty bad for the Flames. I went to a few games in the day - $11 for nosebleeds, and sometimes scalpers would give us tickets for free - and about 2/3 full at worst.
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Hockeydb has the numbers, which are interesting to peruse. If I recall correctly there is only 1 (maybe 2) years where the Oilers had more attendance.
Oilers fans have always said it's just the suits in Calgary who bought tickets, but to me support is support. Anecdotal "who was in the seats" info is just misdirection.
I'd also suggest many of the "Oilers fans" outside of Alberta are just McDavid fans who are forced to buy a blue and orange jersey.