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Originally Posted by Mr.Coffee
If Calgary were such a great market the building would be sold out every night.
It isn’t.
Yes Calgary has grown. The building has stayed the same size. So, maybe Calgary isn’t as good a hockey market as people think it is. Based on the energy level of the crowds (they suck) and happiness generally of the fan base, personally I think Flames fans are amongst the lowest 1/3 of the NHL. This team gets not a ton of volume support and part of the teams home ice problem is the awkward tension of having an extremely judgmental and quiet fan base sit on their hands.
I just don’t think Flames fans or Calgarians should be patting themselves on the back so much. Like, honestly? Calgarians and Flames fans need to be better.
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Guess every Canadian team in the NHL shouldn't be patting themselves on back either because none of them completely sell out every night. The Leafs and their giant population don't sell out 100%. The Jets can't even sell out their tiny arena. Even the mighty Oilers with their rabid fanbase, new building and generational superstar don't sell out every night. Actually, in terms of the sheer numbers, the terribly average Flames sold more tickets than the Oilers. We're doing just fine.