Minor Hockey Talks - Hockey Forum

Is Oshawa becoming the new junior hockey hotbed? Their attendance numbers are impressive, consistently over 5,000 since their last Memorial Cup win. This contrasts sharply with Brampton, their first-round playoff opponent, who struggled with the lowest attendance in the league. Does this home-ice advantage give Oshawa a significant edge in the series? Could we see a potential upset brewing, or will the defending conference champs prevail? What factors beyond team performance influence fan attendance in junior hockey? Is it purely about winning, or are other elements like community engagement and arena experience at play? Weigh in with your thoughts.