#AskTheExpert @latenightparent w/ @ToddBascom
Hockey is heating up in America. Both participation and attendance are up, for one. And according to a Harris of America’s favorite sports, ice hockey today ties with men’s pro basketball as the fifth most followed sport among U.S. adults. In fact, the National Hockey League has grown so popular in recent years that it sold out more arenas than the National Basketball Association just a few seasons ago. Americans are even willing to pay 15 percent more, on average, to see an NHL match than an NBA game.
Ask the Expert - (Todd Bascom)
With rising attendance levels, TV ratings and revenues come a new set of challenges for hockey stakeholders. For additional insight about the business side of the sport, hockey fandom and more, we asked a panel of sports experts to share their thoughts on the following key questions:
What are the biggest challenges facing the business of professional hockey today?
What, in your mind, makes a good hockey fan?
Do you have any tips for how hockey fans can enjoy the sport without breaking the bank?
How does the NHL compare to other major league sports in terms of ensuring the safety and health of their players in the short and long term?
What are the best cities for hockey fans?
Should fantasy sports sites like DraftKings and FanDuel be treated and regulated as gambling?