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 This. I'd rather go to a WHL game than NHL. I even volunteered for a team, running on ice promotions for a couple seasons, it was incredible fun. Especially the season where they won the WHL trophy. 
 What’s WHL? 
 Junior League in Western Canada. Young guys, aged 16-20. There are also similar org. in Ontario and Quebec. Canada loves hockey. 
 Yup. College or Juniors. Whatever is near you. Much better than pro for $ & entertainment. 
 This sounds like the same cope that boomers give about college football and college basketball being better than the pros. Why wouldn’t you watch the best of the best? 
 I play. I am the best of the best. 
 Whichever pro team is closest to you, go watch a playoff game, at some point. The atmosphere is electric.

Jr hockey is super fun to watch, depending on the fan base. Sometimes, depending on the program, they attract a lot of fans. Some other teams barely fill the seats, so the experience, as a fan, can be mediocre. 
 That's awesome 👍 

Which team do you go out to?  
 I volunteered with the Broncos when I lived in Speedy Creek. These days I go to Tigers games when I can 🏒 
 Ryan crushing life. 🥹🔥🔥🔥🏆🏆🏆🏆 
 Nice! There's a rumour out there that a goalie I work with might be getting traded to the Tigers.  With strong goaltending, Med Hat could be legit this season. 
 Hell yeah, let's go! A beer in the stands tastes that much better when the home team is winning. This should be a fun year to watch, strong 20 yrs and good depth.