Tampa is Better Hockey City Than Chicago, Study Shows

Chicago is the ninth best city for Hockey in the United States. Tampa is better at No. 4.

That’s according to a recent WalletHub study, which ranked U.S. cities on data from ticket prices, stadium accessibility and performance level of each city’s teams. See the full study here.

The atmosphere at the game, electricity during National Anthem and having the best logo in pro sports weren’t criteria, unfortunately for Chicago fans.

Also on Patch: Skokie Man Hasn’t Missed a Blackhawks Home Game Since 1966

Chicago’s “team rank and performance” was 3rd overall. The city ranked 25th for “costs and fan engagement.”

That’s right. The city with a team that has a hold on one of the best sports cities in the world and a fanbase that follows the team just about anywhere, is ranked 25th in fan engagement. Tampa was 4th.

Also on Patch: Blackhawks Fan Booted From Game For Cheering for ‘Wrong’ Team

The top ten, in order, were: Pittsburgh, Chestnut Hill, MA, St. Louis, Tampa, Boston, St. Paul, Detroit, Denver, Chicago and Anaheim.

Take a look at Chicago’s specific numbers:

• 2nd – Performance Level of NHL Team
• 21st – Average Ticket Price for an NHL Game
• 20th – Stadium Accessibility of NHL Arenas
• 4th – Number of NHL Championship Wins
• 1st – Attendance
• 1st – Franchise Value of NHL Team
• 35th – Number of Sports Bars per 100,000 Residents

more via WalletHub