With the passing of this year’s NHL season, many are already missing hockey at its finest.
In fact, this year more people are missing it than ever before.
It was a record-setting year for the National Hockey League, not only did the business sales and events skyrocket, but the TV ratings also bloomed in a country where hockey usually takes a backseat to baseball and football.
And maybe it still does, however, its numbers this year shed light on healthy growth of the hockey audience in the area.
So how did a sport just a few years past a full-season lockout flourish at such a rapid pace?
One of the answer’s is simple—the Winter Classic.
Ever since it was introduced three years back, the Winter Classic has been a must-see game for any hockey fan.
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Key To Success: Reasons Behind NHL’s Record-Setting Year
Posted: 15th June 2010 by Cam Maillet in NHLComments Off on Key To Success: Reasons Behind NHL’s Record-Setting Year