Average Attendance
Based on attendance figures from 1997-2018.
All attendance numbers are according to the WHL.ca website
This year two teams achieved new all-time high attendance records (going back to 1996-97) while three teams saw their all time low.
Brandon Wheat Kings
Best Average – 09-10 4,761
Worst Average – 98-99 2,848
Last Year Average – 4,043
This Year Average – 3,858 (lowest since 2013-14 – 3,529), 2nd straight year a drop in attendance
Average since 1996-97 – 3,678
Calgary Hitmen
Best Average – 04-05 10,062
Worst Average – 96-97 3,196
Last Year Average – 7,599
This Year Average – 7,579 (lowest since 2003-04 – 7,570), 3rd year in a row with a drop in attendance
Average since 1996-97 – 7,569
Edmonton Oil Kings
Moved into a new arena in 2016-17
Best Average – 16-17 9,461
Worst Average – 09-10 4,730
Last Year Average – 9,461
This Year Average – 8,154 (2nd best in team history)
Average since 2007-08 – 6,599
Everett Silvertips
Best Average – 06-07 6,460
Worst Average – 16-17 4,865
Last Year Average – 4,865
This Year Average – 5,129 (highest since 11-12 – 5,278)
Average since 2003-04 – 5,585
Kamloops Blazers
Best Average – 02-03 5,373
Worst Average – 15-16 3,769
Last Year Average – 3,782
This Year Average – 3,853 (highest since 2014-15 – 3,994), the last 4 years are the 4 lowest in team history since 1997
Average since 1996-97 – 4,639
Kelowna Rockets
Moved into new arena in 1999-00
Best Average – 05-06 6,158
Worst Average – 96-97 1,791, new rink 01-02 4,229
Last Year Average – 5,162
This Year Average – 5,039 (lowest since 2001-02 – 4,229), 3rd straight year a drop in attendance
Average since 1996-97 – 5,005
Kootenay Ice
Moved into new arena in 2000-01
Best Average – 00-01 3,635
Worst Average – 99-00 1,485, new rink 16-17 1,754
Last Year Average – 1,754
This Year Average – 2,442 (highest since 2011-12 – 2,805), (attendance dropped in 4 of the previous 5 years)
Average since 1998-99 – 2,669
Lethbridge Hurricanes
Best Average – 08-09 4,128
Worst Average – 00-01 2,984
Last Year Average – 3,709
This Year Average – 3,773 (highest since 2008-09 – 4,128)
Average since 1996-97 – 3,461
Medicine Hat Tigers
Moved into a new arena in 2015-16
Best Average – 15-16 4,248
Worst Average – 98-99 1,772
Last Year Average – 3,586
This Year Average – 3,295 (lowest since 2000-01 – 3,083), 2nd straight year a drop in attendance
Average since 1996-97 – 3,561
Moose Jaw
Moved into a new arena in 2011-12
Best Average – 11-12 3,898
Worst Average – 01-02 2,040, new rink 14-15 3,312
Last Year Average – 3,372
This Year Average – 3,482 (highest since 2013-14 – 3,613), 3rd straight year an increase in attendance
Average since 1996-97 – 2,653
Portland Winterhawks
Best Average – 97-98 8,291
Worst Average – 08-09 3,648
Last Year Average – 6,080
This Year Average – 6,016, (lowest since 10-11 – 5,594) 2nd year in a row with a drop in attendance
Average since 1996-97 – 6,239
Prince Albert Raiders
Best Average – 96-97 2,691
Worst Average – 17-18 2,050
Last Year Average – 2,133
This Year Average – 2,050 (lowest ever since info was recorded in 1997, previous all-time low 2001-02 2,094), 5th straight year a drop in attendance
Average since 1996-97 – 2,282
Prince George Cougars
Best Average – 98-99 5,640
Worst Average – 13-14 1,693
Last Year Average – 3,626
This Year Average – 3,024 (lowest since 2014-15 – 2,852), ends a streak of 3 straight years with an increase in attendance
Average since 1996-97 – 3,517
Red Deer Rebels
Best Average – 06-07 6,129
Worst Average – 98-99 4,024
Last Year Average – 4,793
This Year Average – 4,326 (lowest since 1999-00 – 4,164), 2nd straight year a drop in attendance
Average since 1996-97 – 5,122
Regina Pats
Best Average – 17-18 6,076
Worst Average – 97-98 3,898
Last Year Average – 5,456
This Year Average – 6,076 (highest all-time based on info since 1997, previous best 2016-17 5,456), 4th straight year an increase in attendance
Average since 1996-97 – 4,468
Saskatoon Blades
Best Average – 12-13 6,040
Worst Average – 00-01 2,842
Last Year Average – 3,968
This Year Average – 3,851 (lowest since 2003-04 – 3,361), 5th straight year with a drop in attendance
Average since 1996-97 – 4,169
Seattle Thunderbirds
Moved into a new arena during 2008-09
Best Average – 96-97 5,870
Worst Average – 09-10 3,853
Last Year Average – 4,782
This Year Average – 4,950 (highest since 2000-01 – 5,313)
Average since 1996-97 – 4,633
Spokane Chiefs
Best Average – 97-98 8,048
Worst Average – 17-18 5,741
Last Year Average – 5,812
This Year Average – 5,741 (lowest all-time based on info since 1997, previous low 15-16 5,765), have had a drop in attendance in 5 of the last 6 years
Average since 1996-97 – 6,414
Swift Current Broncos
Best Average – 17-18 2,512
Worst Average – 06-07 1,899
Last Year Average – 2,006
This Year Average – 2,512 (all-time best based on info since 1997, previous best 08-09 2,287), 2nd straight year an increase in attendance
Average since 1996-97 – 2,097
Tri City Americans
Best Average – 10-11 4,702
Worst Average – 01-02 2,417
Last Year Average – 3,769
This Year Average – 3,649, (lowest since 2004-05 – 3,277) , have dropped in attendance in 6 of the last 7 years
Average since 1996-97 – 3,774
Vancouver Giants
Moved to a new arena in 2015-16
Best Average – 06-07 8,760
Worst Average – 17-18 3,383
Last Year Average – 3,848
This Year Average – 3,383 (lowest all-time, previous low 2016-17 3,848), 5th straight year a drop in attendance
Average since 2001-02 – 6,496
Victoria Royals
Best Average – 11-12 5,660
Worst Average – 13-14 4,800
Last Year Average – 4,830
This Year Average – 5,307 (highest since 2011-12 – 5,660), 2nd best attendance since moving 7 years ago
Average since 2011-12 – 5,070
WHL
Best Average – 12-13 4,817
Worst Average – 98-99 3,766
Last Year Average – 4,474
This Year Average – 4,431 (lowest since 2003-04 – 4,343), 2nd straight year a drop in attendance, in the last 2 years the average has dropped 104 per game, since setting the all-time best average in 2012-13 the average attendance has dropped 386 per game.
Average since 1996-97 – 4,414
