The following are attendance figures for NHL exhibitiongames held in cities generally regarded as prospects for NHLexpansion. The figures are based on information from host clubsor the venues. The NHL is not involved in the scheduling ormarketing of off-site pre-season games. Other possible expansioncities include Portland and Minneapolis which will host regular-season games in Dec. and Jan.
| CITY/VENUE | DATE | TEAMS | ATTENDANCE | % OF
CAPACITY | AVG
TIX$ |
SAN ANTONIO
Alamodome | 9/27 | Stars vs. Kings | 14,342 | 71% | $31 |
DENVER
McNichols Arena | 9/14 | Sharks vs. Ducks | 13,298 | 78% | $26 |
LAS VEGAS
Thomas & Mack Arena | 9/24 | Bruins vs.
Blackhawks | 10,134 | 92% | $16 |
SACRAMENTO
Arco Arena | 9/22 | Rangers vs.
Sharks | 9,167 | 65% | $30 |
PHOENIX
Vet's Memorial | 9/24 | Rangers vs.
Kings | 8,851 | 64% | $28 |
LAS VEGAS
Thomas & Mack | 9/23 | Oilers vs.
Bruins | 8,200 | 75% | $16 |
ATLANTA
Omni | 9/24 | Lightning vs.
IHL Knights | 8,160 | 58% | $11 |
CHARLESTON, S.C.
No. Charelston Coliseum | 9/24 | Lightning vs. Sabres | 7,939 | 76% | $13 |
OKLAHOMA CITY
Marriott Conv. Center | 9/15 | Blues vs. Stars | 7,834 | 60% | $20 |
LAS VEGAS
Thomas & Mack | 9/22 | Oilers vs
Blackhawks | 6,200 | 56% | $16 |
JACKSONVILLE
Jacks. Coliseum | 9/22 | Islanders vs. Panthers | 6,131 | 75% | $13 |
CHARLOTTE
Independence Arena | 9/20 | Capitals vs.
Quebec | 5,125 | 54% | $17 |
