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- Title
American Hockey League Attendance: A Study of Fan Preferences for Fighting, Team Performance, and Promotions.
- Authors
Paul, Rodney J.; Weinbach, Andrew P.; Robbins, Daniel
- Abstract
Due to recent deaths of known enforcers in professional hockey, the role of fighting in the sport has come under increased scrutiny. This study examines the role of fighting, along with other factors, as it relates to attendance in the top developmental minor league for the NHL, the American Hockey League (AHL). AHL fans are shown to respond favorably to fighting, with more fans attending games when the home team fights more often. Fans are also shown to respond to the opponent and to a wide range of promotions, which were tabulated from team websites and included in the model.
- Subjects
AMERICAN Hockey League; HOCKEY fans; HOCKEY teams; NATIONAL Hockey League; HOCKEY promoters; WEBSITES
- Publication
International Journal of Sport Finance, 2013, Vol 8, Issue 1, p21
- ISSN
1558-6235
- Publication type
Article