NHL Faces Uphill Ratings Climb as Canadian Clubs Crowd Playoff Field

For the first time since the reorganisation of the playoff format, it would be possible for four Canadian teams to reach the association finals.

NHL Faces Uphill Ratings Climb as Canadian Clubs Crowd Playoff Field

For a heaving mass of self-professed adrenaline junkies and thrill seekers, Americans tend to play it safe when it comes to their sports preferences. How else to explain our weird aversion for playoff hockey, a nerve-shredding two-month stretch that is almost farcically overlooked relative to the volume of thrills that are dished out every night? […]

NHL Merchandise in Canada: Playoffs Fuel a Retail Surge

NHL playoff season drives Canadian demand for team merchandise. Here's how retailers are profiting—and where fans are shopping for gear in 2025. The post NHL Merchandise in Canada: Playoffs Fuel a Retail Surge appeared first on Retail Insider.