How Loyal Are Blackhawks Fans? The Most In The NHL
By Chuck Sudo in News on Jun 2, 2014 7:40PM
Sure, last night's loss was one that was hard for Blackhawks fans to swallow, especially as Alec Martinez's winning goal bounced off Nick Leddy's shoulder. But it also serves as a barometer of how fast and loyal the Blackhawks' fan base has become in a short amount of time.
Forbes looked at the brand loyalties of all NHL hockey teams and determined the Blackhawks have the most loyal fans in hockey. But a good win-loss record and being a perennial playoff contender. Forbes also looked at other factors such as game attendance, television viewership and merchandise sales and determined that all of you wearing red and black equals more green for the former Stanley Cup champions, which means better flexibility in being able to remain a perennial playoff contender.
The Hawks were followed on the list by the New York Rangers and Boston Bruins. San Jose and St. Louis tied for fourth while Pittsburgh, Detroit and Philadelphia tied for fifth. the bottom five are New York Islanders, Columbus Blue Jackets, Phoenix Coyotes and Winnipeg Jets, Buffalo Sabres and Tampa Bay Lightning.
Don't disappoint your budding Blackhawks fan by buying him a Toronto Maple Leafs sweater.
[Forbes]