From Dan Wood of the Orange County Register:
More importantly, we believe our fan base is as supportive and as rabid and as loyal as any fan base in pro sports, not just in the National Hockey League. We’ve played to 77 (consecutive home) sellouts, which I believe is the third-best streak in the NHL. All of our suites are sold. Club seats are at record levels. No one can question the commitment and support and loyalty of the Anaheim Ducks fan base. We believe they’re the best fans in professional sports.
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Obviously the NHL’s directive has limited the entertainment value of Burke’s comments.
It comes as no surprise that Burke has defended his market to the press. One of his strengths as a GM has been his ability to increase his team’s prominence in its particular market.
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