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Cost of Attending a National Hockey League Game (2003-04)

League of Fans' 2003-04 NHL Fan Gouger of the Year:
Charles Wang and Sanjay Kumar, owners of the New York Islanders, whose cost of attending a game increased by 25.1% over last season (38.3% for the avg. ticket) according to Team Marketing Report's Fan Cost Index.

Dishonorable mention:
William Davidson, owner of the Tampa Bay Lightning, whose cost of attending a game increased by 16.5% over last season (21.1% for the avg. ticket) according to Team Marketing Report's Fan Cost Index.
Ken King, President and CEO of the ownership group of the Calgary Flames, whose cost of attending a game increased by 14.6% over last season (1.3% for the avg. ticket) according to Team Marketing Report's Fan Cost Index.

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The figures below are from Team Marketing Report's "Fan Cost Index". The survey tracks the cost of attendance for a family of four. The FCI includes: two adult average price tickets; two child average price tickets; four small soft drinks; two small beers; four hot dogs; two programs; parking; and two adult-size caps.

View the full NHL Fan Cost Index

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NHL League Average

Avg. Ticket: $43.57 (+1.6%)

FCI: $253.65 (+2.8%)

When the NHL Fan Cost Index was first published in 1994-95, the avg. ticket cost was $33.49. The FCI was $195.79.

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NHL franchises listed from highest to lowest FCI.

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Detroit Red Wings

Avg. Ticket: $57.11 (+0.7%)

FCI: $318.44 (+4.8%)

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Philadelphia Flyers

Avg. Ticket: $57.06 (0.0%)

FCI: $318.22 (+2.4%)

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New Jersey Devils

Avg. Ticket: $54.67 (0.0%)

FCI: $309.68 (0.0%)

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Toronto Maple Leafs

Avg. Ticket: $56.90 (+8.5%)

FCI: $308.79 (+8.5%)

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Boston Bruins

Avg. Ticket: $54.10 (+5.3%)

FCI: $304.39 (+3.7%)

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New York Islanders

Avg. Ticket: $53.14 (+38.3%)

FCI: $293.57 (+25.1%)

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Chicago Blackhawks

Avg. Ticket: $50.00 (+5.1%)

FCI: $286.00 (+3.5%)

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New York Rangers

Avg. Ticket: $44.58 (0.0%)

FCI: $279.83 (0.0%)

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Los Angeles Kings

Avg. Ticket: $46.63 (-3.1%)

FCI: $274.00 (-2.1%)

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Washington Capitals

Avg. Ticket: $43.85 (+5.1%)

FCI: $264.40 (+7.9%)

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Minnesota Wild

Avg. Ticket: $49.72 (+7.9%)

FCI: $262.89 (+5.9%)

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Vancouver Canucks

Avg. Ticket: $50.03 (+7.4%)

FCI: $259.10 (+5.6%)

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Pittsburgh Penguins

Avg. Ticket: $41.65 (-11.7%)

FCI: $255.10 (-1.6%)

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San Jose Sharks

Avg. Ticket: $39.15 (0.0%)

FCI: $252.57 (+3.7%)

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Ottawa Senators

Avg. Ticket: $52.36 (+10.5%)

FCI: $274.25 (+14.4%)

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St. Louis Blues

Avg. Ticket: $42.78 (+0.2%)

FCI: $248.60 (+0.2%)

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Columbus Blue Jackets

Avg. Ticket: $41.77 (-4.9%)

FCI: $247.07 (-3.3%)

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Nashville Predators

Avg. Ticket: $42.50 (-0.9%)

FCI: $243.47 (+2.0%)

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Colorado Avalanche

Avg. Ticket: $42.18 (+3.8%)

FCI: $242.24 (+2.6%)

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Atlanta Thrashers

Avg. Ticket: $34.87 (-13.4%)

FCI: $236.97 (-6.5%)

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Dallas Stars

Avg. Ticket: $38.34 (1.0%)

FCI: $234.33 (-9.8%)

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Anaheim Mighty Ducks

Avg. Ticket: $41.25 (+10.5%)

FCI: $228.51 (+7.6%)

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Montreal Canadiens

Avg. Ticket: $40.84 (+8.9%)

FCI: $221.10 (+8.7%)

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Edmonton Oilers

Avg. Ticket: $36.59 (+6.0%)

FCI: $217.54 (+4.9%)

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Florida Panthers

Avg. Ticket: $29.76 (-8.7%)

FCI: $217.05 (+7.9%)

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Phoenix Coyotes

Avg. Ticket: $31.32 (0.0%)

FCI: $214.28 (0.0%)

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Tampa Bay Lightning

Avg. Ticket: $36.25 (+21.1%)

FCI: $214.00 (+16.5%)

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Buffalo Sabres

Avg. Ticket: $35.46 (-6.6%)

FCI: $208.83 (-6.3%)

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Calgary Flames

Avg. Ticket: $36.46 (+1.3%)

FCI: $204.98 (+14.6%)

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Carolina Hurricanes

Avg. Ticket: $31.77 (0.0%)

FCI: $193.06 (0.0%)

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Source: Team Marketing Report

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Cost of Attending an NHL Game Last Season (2002-03)

View the Cost of Attending a Game for the Other Major Pro Sports Leagues:

MLB (2003)

NBA (2003-04)

NFL (2003)

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Cost of Attending a Game Index

Sports Fan Gouger of the Year