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Old 04-18-2023, 01:01 PM   #1095
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Originally Posted by ComixZone View Post
I believe Calgary is one of the worst (smallest) hockey markets in the NHL.

We do have a collection of some hardcore fans, but:

A) largely a transient population with people from all across Canada having moved here from other cities for work, so there’s large part of the population that aren’t Flames fans but rather fans of the Leafs, Canadians, etc.

B) small population, and population in surrounding areas are largely Oilers-leaning (legacy of championships, best player of all time in Gretzky, best current player in McDavid)

C) dwindling corporate support

Mix A and B together and our fanbase is just small. Add in C and I think this team has a real problem.

You can see it in how the games get covered as well. Companies like CBC/Rogers/Bell etc. have the viewership numbers, it’s why the Flames get so openly neglected.
C is probably the critical item. If the boxes, gold, and club seats continue selling out it doesn't really matter if they have a couple thousand press level/green/orange left.
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