Nathan Eric Hampton writes:
>
> The low attendance problem is not unique to BU.
> St. Cloud State averaged close to 6000 throughout the year, but only
> 3500 for our three games vs Michigan Tech. Students normally get in with
> just an ID, but the playoff revenue goes to the WCHA and the league does
> not allow any promotions (NO YOUTH HOCKEY) or low-priced tickets
> (students had to pay $5). Listening to the announcers for the UM-Duluth
> vs UM-Twin Cities game, I heard them say the same problem of low
> attendance existed there.
 
The Friday and Saturday Minnesota vs. Minnesota-Duluth games were sold
out, attendance approximately 5400.  Attendance on Sunday was about 2000
below capacity.  There were quite a few Gopher fans in Duluth, where I
would expect fewer Tech fans in St. Cloud because of distance.
 
-- Erik
 
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