Interest for Russian Junior League dramatically increased

26 May 2011 | Davide Tuniz

After second year of its existence, attendance results for MHL are very positive

MHL (Molodezhnaya Hockey League) Press secretary Aleksei Tonkonozhenko presented the attendance statistic with very positive remarks; main Russian Junior League, created last season, finished its second year with a +81% total spectators increase compared to last season. The average attendance also increased significantly by 56%.
'It appears that the positive dynamics of growth in the audience to continue in the future'. - said Tonkonozhenko - 'The league added new teams, to increase MHL geography. The playoff proves that even in Moscow, despite all sorts of recreational activities, the number of spectators at games has increased dramatically. 1200 spectators on March 19 at CSKA-Red Army home game and 1350 fans at the arena Mytishchi illustrate the growing interest for the league in the capital'

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