National Hockey League (NHL) Commissioner Gary Bettman dismissed allegations that hockey game attendance has recently declined, claiming that overall attendance has increased and that the league had a record year. These comments were made at a press conference held in Pittsburgh before the Pittsburgh Penguins played the Vegas Golden Knights at PPG Paints Arena. [1]
During the press conference, Bettman was questioned about low hockey game attendance in several key markets. He responded directly, stating: 'Overall, attendance is up, so if you look at a few cases where there were some empty seats, there are specific reasons for them, and it’s not the same reason every time.' [1]
Bettman insisted that despite isolated empty seats, hockey game attendance has generally increased and that the league had a record year. This statement directly contradicts recent reports, which indicate that hockey game attendance has decreased by approximately 150 spectators per game compared to the previous season. [1]
Although data suggests a general decline in hockey game attendance, Bettman maintained that overall attendance has increased and that the league had a record year. This statement directly contradicts recent reports, which indicate that hockey game attendance has decreased by approximately 150 spectators per game compared to the previous season. [1]
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