PWHL Boston Fans Bring Plenty of Passion Despite Challenges

PWHL Boston games may not be as well-attended as most of the league, but don't mistake that for a lack of passion.

PWHL Boston Fans Bring Plenty of Passion Despite Challenges
PWHL Boston celebrates their series win over Montréal as fans cheer in the background. Photo by Michelle Jay/The Ice Garden.

It’s a tale as old as time: attendance is again a hot topic in women’s hockey.

The success of the PWHL kept things quieter than usual this year, but the conversation ramped back up during the first round of the inaugural PWHL playoffs, with the Canadian markets far outdrawing the American ones. Many have called into question the viability of the Boston and New York markets given the lower attendance numbers.

However, raw numbers don’t tell the whole story of a fanbase.