Reminiscent of some posters on this board who feel the need to knock soccer. Unfortunately, some people have the need for someone or something to dump on.
Right, because 25-point blowouts and players airing beefs with Ray Allen on live TV is so much more entertaining. I recognize that not everyone is a hockey fan, but the intensity, physicality and late-game drama is pretty hard to match by any other sport. Tonight's Game 7 between the Pens and Caps is going to be an all-time classic and those of us who love hockey could care less if you aren't watching.
Lacrosse and Volleyball? The ratings nationally aren't comparable to the other Big 3 pro sports, but I don't see lacrosse or volleyball in prime time on Saturday night on NBC. Not NBCSN. N-B-C.
I'd argue that Pittsburgh loves hockey when the Penguins are good, which admittedly is pretty often of late. I used to get tickets with my buddies for $5 when the Pens and Flyers played in the 2002-05 range and the place was 25% Philly fans and only 80% full in general.
80% full is probably pushing it. There were plenty of nights during those years where there were no more than 3k or 4k people in attendance. Remember when they'd do "student rush?"
Oh yeah. That's how I'd get the Flyers tickets. $5 and I'd have to sneak in my own snacks. I can't imagine they still do anything similar, do they?
You beat me to this. This has been around forever. Just not sure many know about it or take advantage of it.
Dude, I've had a lot of beers in the past decade, plus, I am not a Penguins fan. I just know that I went to a few rush games for really cheap and there weren't many fans there. I graduated in 2006, so it must have been the 05-06 season.
