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The South Has Not Risen In Nhl Attendance Numbers Compared To The North, Kyle Stich Dec 2014

The South Has Not Risen In Nhl Attendance Numbers Compared To The North, Kyle Stich

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This research looked at attendance capacity for traditional and non-traditional hockey markets. The aim was to attempt to determine the extent the attendance capacities differed between the two markets. Previously, there had not been any quantitative analyses done comparing traditional and non-traditional hockey markets so this study aimed to add new knowledge to that area. The National Hockey League (NHL) grapples with the validity of some of the current markets, with many observers calling for some teams to relocate to new markets. This research aimed to attempt to determine how justified those criticisms were.

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