WalletHub Study: Denver Is 2023’s 6th Best City for Hockey Fans WalletHub Study

Source: WalletHub

With the 2023 Stanley Cup Finals kicking off on June 3 and the NHL projected to have a record $5.7 billion in revenue this season, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2023's Best Cities for Hockey Fans, as well as expert commentary.

To determine the best places for hockey spectators, WalletHub compared 75 U.S. cities based on two divisional categories, professional and college hockey, across 21 key metrics. The data set ranges from the performance level of the city’s teams to minimum season ticket prices to stadium capacity.

Hockey Fandom in Denver (1=Best; 38=Avg.):

• 3^rd – Performance Level of NHL Team
• 7^th – Performance Level of NCAA (Div. I Men’s) Team
• 7^th – Avg. Ticket Price for NHL Game
• 17^th – Min. Season Ticket Price for NCAA Game
• 15^th – NHL Stadium Capacity
• 6^th – Number of NHL Stanley Cup Wins
• 9^th – NHL Attendance
• 15^th – NHL Team Franchise Value
• 13^th – NHL Fan Engagement