The Stanley Cup Final has come and gone, and it seems like not as many people were tuning in this year. According to recent reports, the final averaged 2.5 million US viewers, which is a drop from last year’s numbers. But fear not, hockey fans, because we here at Fake News are here to break down what went wrong and why you should still care about the sport of hockey.
In a shocking turn of events, it seems like the 4 Nations final in English actually outperformed the Stanley Cup Final in terms of viewership. When asked for comment, hockey fan and avid viewer, Bob Smith, had this to say: “I can’t believe I missed the 4 Nations final in English! That’s where all the real action is at. Who needs the Stanley Cup when you’ve got teams from four different nations battling it out in English?”
But not everyone was as excited about the 4 Nations final as Bob. When we reached out to hockey analyst, Joe Johnson, for his thoughts on the matter, he had this to say: “The 4 Nations final in English? Please, that’s just a bunch of nonsense. The Stanley Cup is where it’s at. I mean, who even watches hockey in English anymore?”
Despite the drop in viewership for the Stanley Cup Final, hockey fans can still find solace in the fact that the sport is alive and well. As long-time hockey fan, Sarah Thompson, put it: “Sure, the numbers might be down this year, but that doesn’t mean we should give up on the sport. Hockey will always have a special place in my heart, no matter how many people are watching.”
So there you have it, folks. While the Stanley Cup Final may not have drawn as many viewers as last year’s, there’s still plenty of excitement and passion to be found in the world of hockey. And who knows, maybe next year we’ll see a resurgence in viewership. Until then, keep cheering on your favorite teams and remember, it’s not about the numbers, it’s about the love of the game.
