Hey, Devils fans! Newark is sixth best U.S. city for hockey fans, according to report

Rodrigo Torrejon | NorthJersey

Show Caption Hide Caption Devil fans get fired up for Game 4 at Fan Fest outside The Rock The New Jersey Devils face the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 4 as their fans get fired up during Fan Fest prior to the game.

New Jersey Devils fans should count themselves lucky as Newark is ranked the sixth best city in the country for hockey fans, according to a Wallethub study.

Analysts studied 73 cities across the country, whittling down the best places for hockey enthusiasts. The criteria used ranged from ticket prices to the performance level of each city’s teams, which means our New Jersey Devils had something to do with it.

Among the points where Newark stands out is arena size with the third largest capacity in the country. The Prudential Center can hold over 17,000 fans.

Newark also ranks sixth for Stanley Cup wins, with the Devils winning three.

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Top 20 cities for hockey fans

1. Boston, MA

2. Detroit, MI

3. Pittsburgh, PA

4. New York, NY

5. Chicago, IL

6. Newark, NJ

7. St. Louis, MO

8. Buffalo, NY

9. Anaheim, CA

10. Washington, DC

11. Philadelphia, PA

12. San Jose, CA

13. St. Paul, MN

14. Denver, CO

15. Sunrise, FL

16. Tampa, FL

17. Los Angeles, CA

18. Las Vegas, NV

19. Dallas, TX

20. Glendale, AZ

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