Puck Paradise: Detroit One Of The Best Cities For Hockey Fanatics
Hockey fans are a passionate bunch. From the moment they step into the arena, they bring the energy. Decked out in gear, hockey fans exude passion as they cheer, shout, and embrace the rollercoaster of emotions that each game brings. But which city is the best for hockey fans?
WalletHub, the personal finance website, released its latest report on the best cities for hockey fans. How did they figure out which cities are a dream come true for hockey lovers? They 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.
Detroit is the 3rd best city for hockey fans.
Detroit claims its place among the top cities for hockey enthusiasts, securing a solid third spot. Interestingly, it even outshines New York, which secured fourth place. In the website’s report, Detroit’s hockey fandom earned impressive scores in critical areas like NHL Stadium Capacity, NHL Fan Engagement, and, notably, the Number of NHL Stanley Cup Wins.
Other Michigan cities like Houghton (27), Ann Arbor (28), Big Rapids (32), Sault Ste. Marie (36), East Lansing (48), Marquette (50), and even Kalamazoo (67) all made their mark in the rankings too.
What city scored the number one best city for hockey fans?
Boston took home the gold for hockey fans, claiming the top spot. They racked up impressive scores for NHL Teams Performance, but the report also pointed out that Boston has one of the steepest NHL Game Ticket Price Averages.
What about the worst cities for hockey fans?
According to the site’s latest list, Tempe, Arizona, and Burlington, Vermont are not-so-great cities for hockey fans. They landed right at the bottom of the rankings. Tempe secured the 74th spot and Burlington didn’t fare much better at 75.
Check out their full ranking and report here.
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8 Places In Michigan You Can Catch A Baseball Game
One thing Michiganders love about spring is the return of baseball. There’s something about the smell of fresh hot dogs and popcorn under the bright stadium lights. Maybe it’s the sound of the crowd cheering or the crack of a bat that gets fans excited. Whether you’re a super fan of baseball or going for the food and cold beer, a baseball game in Michigan has something for everyone to enjoy.
Michigan has one professional major league baseball stadium, three Michigan minor league baseball parks, an independent league baseball park, three summer collegiate ballparks, and over twelve college baseball fields. These fields can be found spread across Michigan. So you can stay close to home and still catch a game, wherever you are in the state.
Here are 8 places to catch a baseball game in Michigan.
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