That was a slight drop from the year prior, with 41,832,364 fans going to games in 2017.“I think this venue, while a venerable one, has had some challenges at attracting younger fans, maybe more casual fans, families, young kids,” said Dan Rea III, the General Manager of the PawSox. This website uses cookies to ensure we provide you the best user experience and deliver content specific to you. All rights reserved.Back in January, the Bravehearts and the Worcester Railers Hockey Club co-hosted the inaugural Worcester Sports Management Summit, an event for college students and recent graduates at Worcester State University that featured panel discussions and sessions with industry professionals from throughout New England.The Bravehearts hosted a Teacher Appreciation Night on which all teachers were admitted for free after showing their ID badge and nine from around Central Massachusetts were selected to coach first base for an inning. For Sale - 210 Ingleside Ave, Worcester, MA - $435,000. “But I think the best ballparks in Minor League Baseball attract those groups with the amenities they provide and our ballpark at Polar Park will have plenty of those amenities.”Gallery: Seen@ Worcester Railers host Fort Wayne Komets on St. Patrick's DayIn just a few months, the forthcoming Worcester Red Sox will break ground on 18 desolate acres in Worcester’s Canal District, the first shovels in the ground for a construction project that will result in a 10,000-seat stadium and surrounding development.“You do draw 10,000.
With a community first approach, the Worcester Railers HC was recognized by the ECHL by receiving the leaguewide Community Service Award in 2018-19 and 2019-20. But amid the thrill, you’ll also find skepticism about whether Worcester is a suitable location for the team.Worcester Red Sox to play in city's Canal District come 2021Even for leagues that don’t have quite the popularity of Triple-A baseball, attendance rates for Worcester’s professional sports show an appetite for family-friendly athletic events.Attendance has varied in the history of defunct Worcester teams.Those who see Worcester as a progressive, up-and-coming city with the ability to attract young people, are vocal about it. The total attendance also established a new league record. You can also login or register for a free account.Worcester Business Journal provides the top coverage of news, trends, data, politics and personalities of the Central Mass business community. The most a Worcester-based hockey team has averaged was back in 1996-97, when the Worcester IceCats averaged 6,800 fans per night. Every business day, WBJ Daily Report will be delivered to your inbox by noon. After the Worcester Railers sold out their first home game on Oct. 14, attendance dropped by 82 percent for their second game in their new home.
On Saturday, the team will wear special jerseys from the movie Slap Shot and have an auction to benefit the American Diabetes Association.