Bill Beaulac writes:
 
> Speaking of attendance, I read in the paper the other day that the
> UofMinnesota sold About 1500 more season tickets this year than
> the NHL Northstars did.  Something like 5600 as opposed to 4100.
 
There's a simple explanation.  Many hockey fans in Minnesota have discovered
that college hockey is more consistently exciting and entertaining than the
mediocre efforts typically displayed by the North Stars.  Since getting Gopher
season tickets in 1980, I have been to a total of two North Stars games.
 
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