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Originally Posted by Dr. Giganto  I think one of the problems is the fact that it's not the kind of game that most of the country can just pick up and play, unlike football or basketball. You need a rink, a lot of equipment, cold weather, etc. For football, you literally need just a ball. All you need is a ball and hoop for basketball, and the hoop can be basically anywhere, including your own driveway or backyard. In the northern part of the country, hockey is more popular because it's a cold-weather sport, and it's easier to find a place to play than it is in the south. |
I agree with that. I never played hockey as a kid, but I did play a lot of baseball, football, and basketball. To tell you the truth though, if hockey was televised more here, I'd definitely be watching it. I don't have time to go pay for the NHL Center Ice package, but the random game, I'd definitely watch. I'm also a Penguins fan, always have been, and with Malkin, Crosby, Fleury, etc.. I love the team and would love to see them televised more.
I can't speak for the rest of the country, but I think trying to expand in the south was a dumb move. The sport wasn't nearly popular enough yet to support all these teams.