Not the NHL but ....

[Vinny]

I went last night to an ECHL hockey game and it was fun. It might give all of you that need a hockey fix something to consider!

I haven't followed hockey for years but it is a fun night out and not that expensive. My local team is the "AA" affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers - would have been better if it was the NJ devils or NY Rangers but what the heck!

It might be just the thing your looking for!

Anyway, I thought I would pass it on.

[Brewman]

Our high school hockey state tournament is happening this weekend.  In our area (Minneapolis/St.Paul metro) this gets a big following.  People attend the tourney from all over the 5 state area and beyond, even if they don't know anyone on any of the teams.  The lockout is probably making the tournament even more popular this year.
Brewman

[HotTubMan]

There is tonnes of hockey here in Ontario. Junior A hockey (15-19 yr old, mostly undrafted players) is enjoying phenominal attendance this year. We do have a couple of AHL teams near by that are also enjoying increased traffic to the games.

[wmccall]

We used to have the ECHL - Columbus Chill, I use to watch them play the Erie Panthers.   Now, I get to see youth hockey before we kick them off the ice for curling.

[JcDenton]

There is tonnes of hockey here in Ontario. Junior A hockey (15-19 yr old, mostly undrafted players) is enjoying phenominal attendance this year. We do have a couple of AHL teams near by that are also enjoying increased traffic to the games.

....that's a nice spin-off - those young guns are terrific to watch as they really want to play - If they are getting more exposure then terrific!

Jc