For the second time in a week, the PWHL set a new pro women's hockey attendance record, this time bringing in more than 13,000 fans for PWHL Minnesota's opener.
For the second time in a week, the PWHL set a new pro women's hockey attendance record, this time bringing in more than 13,000 fans for PWHL Minnesota's opener.
For the second time in five days, the PWHL set a new professional women's hockey attendance record with 13,316 attending Minnesota's home opener against Montreal at the Xcel Energy Center.
“In a state of 10,000 lakes, over 13,000 fans provided an unforgettably wonderful moment today for everyone connected with the PWHL,” said Stan Kasten, PWHL Advisory Board member. “Minnesota’s full-throttle welcome for our athletes and our league brought even more hockey voltage to Xcel Energy Center. We are profoundly appreciative of the support and will strive, every day, to give our fans all the great feelings you gave us today.”
“Living in the State of Hockey, I knew our fans would show up for us, but today they have taken it to a whole new level,” said Natalie Darwitz, PWHL Minnesota General Manager. “I feel tremendously proud and inspired by our fan support. On behalf of our team and our league, I want to thank the fans and everyone who has made this day possible. I’ve enjoyed numerous amazing hockey experiences in Minnesota over my career, and experiencing today and the record crowd was emotional and ranks near the top of the list.”
On January 2, Ottawa broke the previous record for a women's pro hockey game welcoming 8,318 to TD Place Arena.