Hockey aside, I’d argue the Bears are more popular than the Cubs in Illinois. Also how old is this data btw?
MediocreMarketing
I like how a number of these are university athletics and not professional teams. Kind of unfair to include the gators, for example, when they have teams for most sports.
50Prestige
UGA doesn’t have an official hockey team, it’s just a club I’m pretty sure
tdfast
Most popular team in its state for now….
russianspy_1989
So, not to be that guy, but the Kansas City Chiefs play in Kansas City, Missouri.
georgepana
This map is made up. The labelling “Based on Google Trends and Survey Data” is added to give it credibility, but it is just made up. Let’s see the source then.
This supposedly representative map shows different results altogether for a good number of these states.
For North dakota, i’d argue the UND hawks div 1 mens hockey.
Ok-Curve5569
I’d bet there’s 3-4 college hockey teams in Minnesota alone that have more fans than the knights do.
xDANxxTHExxMANx
That’s just because there’s no NFL, NBA, OR MLB in Nevada. With that being said, fuq da VGK.
ThePuckNerd
But if we’re talking about the NHL shouldn’t we include Canadian provinces? I would wager most have their hockey team as the most popular team.
CleaveIshallnot
Should’ve included Canada to eat it up a bit.
rainbowcoloredsnot
Cause the NHL is not on over the air TV. Make it easier to watch. More people would be interested in it if you could see it more often. Shit golf has more time on TV.
nitsze
People here in Illinois like the Cardinals way more than the Cubs.
dudius7
One more team than the MLS.
mmpa78
I promise as someone who lives in PA the Steelers are absolutely not the most popular team in the state. Hell id argue there’s more Dallas Cowboys and Notre Dame fans here than the Steelers. #1 would 100% be Penn State. You can’t go into a store or restaurant and not see a Penn State hat or shirt at least once
VinegarPie
I should move to Montana, I love that dude’s music!
AToastedRavioli
Bit surprised to see the Thunder over the Sooners. But then again, I’m not from Oklahoma what do I know
AvengedKalas
The only major surprise to me was the Saints beating out LSU.
TheAlfredo_Jack
I have a very hard time believing OKC Thunder is more popular than the OU Sooners
Mysterious-Sock-6214
Hey now, don’t hate on our Gators! We dominate in all sports, not just hockey 😜🐊
Maleficent-Comfort-2
tf how are the Eagles popular in Alaska lmfao
GoalCologne
Nevada is the only true hockey state in the US.
JackoNumeroUno
Anyone know the Alaska team?
hebref725
Florida has 9 Professional teams; but a College Football team is most popular in the state!! If that state didn’t have an ocean surrounding it; it would be the most pathetic state in the country.
eagle_fang91
The Chiefs haven’t moved to KS yet…
olivetree66
Dodgers over lakers surprises me
lewous7554
The #1 thing I got is that football is crazy popular. College football teams are the most popular in some states. Football teams are the most popular on state over as well (Vikings, Cowboys, Seahawks).
Aggressive_Light2207
I guess you could say the Gators are just too good at everything! #unfairadvantage
Pitiful_Umpire_2569
Looks like the Gators are just too good for their own good! #domination
Gaius_Julius_Salad
Now do canada where the jets are the only team less popular then their CFL team
Soizit_Blindy
Not all that hard. Vegas doesnt have any other major sports teams, no? I do suppose being 1 of 1 is still being first.
green-gazelle
Because it’s the only pro team they have
babytwoh
I would say Capitals could qualify for DC. Tight race between the two but the hockey parades were much bigger and better
rideronthestorm29
I’d be curious to see the numbers on the state of Virginia. There is a massive capitals presence, especially after winning the cup.
SMMS0514
Recency effect. I would like to have seen this poll conducted 10 years ago and a few years from now with the raiders there now
CarseatHeadrestJR
yeah well you probably should rule out the 30+ states without an NHL team and add Canada into the equation
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Hockey aside, I’d argue the Bears are more popular than the Cubs in Illinois. Also how old is this data btw?
I like how a number of these are university athletics and not professional teams. Kind of unfair to include the gators, for example, when they have teams for most sports.
UGA doesn’t have an official hockey team, it’s just a club I’m pretty sure
Most popular team in its state for now….
So, not to be that guy, but the Kansas City Chiefs play in Kansas City, Missouri.
This map is made up. The labelling “Based on Google Trends and Survey Data” is added to give it credibility, but it is just made up. Let’s see the source then.
This supposedly representative map shows different results altogether for a good number of these states.
[https://www.fishstripes.com/2020/7/14/21323521/barstool-sports-marlins-florida-sports-teams-popularity-map](https://www.fishstripes.com/2020/7/14/21323521/barstool-sports-marlins-florida-sports-teams-popularity-map)
For North dakota, i’d argue the UND hawks div 1 mens hockey.
I’d bet there’s 3-4 college hockey teams in Minnesota alone that have more fans than the knights do.
That’s just because there’s no NFL, NBA, OR MLB in Nevada. With that being said, fuq da VGK.
But if we’re talking about the NHL shouldn’t we include Canadian provinces? I would wager most have their hockey team as the most popular team.
Should’ve included Canada to eat it up a bit.
Cause the NHL is not on over the air TV. Make it easier to watch. More people would be interested in it if you could see it more often. Shit golf has more time on TV.
People here in Illinois like the Cardinals way more than the Cubs.
One more team than the MLS.
I promise as someone who lives in PA the Steelers are absolutely not the most popular team in the state. Hell id argue there’s more Dallas Cowboys and Notre Dame fans here than the Steelers. #1 would 100% be Penn State. You can’t go into a store or restaurant and not see a Penn State hat or shirt at least once
I should move to Montana, I love that dude’s music!
Bit surprised to see the Thunder over the Sooners. But then again, I’m not from Oklahoma what do I know
The only major surprise to me was the Saints beating out LSU.
I have a very hard time believing OKC Thunder is more popular than the OU Sooners
Hey now, don’t hate on our Gators! We dominate in all sports, not just hockey 😜🐊
tf how are the Eagles popular in Alaska lmfao
Nevada is the only true hockey state in the US.
Anyone know the Alaska team?
Florida has 9 Professional teams; but a College Football team is most popular in the state!! If that state didn’t have an ocean surrounding it; it would be the most pathetic state in the country.
The Chiefs haven’t moved to KS yet…
Dodgers over lakers surprises me
The #1 thing I got is that football is crazy popular. College football teams are the most popular in some states. Football teams are the most popular on state over as well (Vikings, Cowboys, Seahawks).
I guess you could say the Gators are just too good at everything! #unfairadvantage
Looks like the Gators are just too good for their own good! #domination
Now do canada where the jets are the only team less popular then their CFL team
Not all that hard. Vegas doesnt have any other major sports teams, no? I do suppose being 1 of 1 is still being first.
Because it’s the only pro team they have
I would say Capitals could qualify for DC. Tight race between the two but the hockey parades were much bigger and better
I’d be curious to see the numbers on the state of Virginia. There is a massive capitals presence, especially after winning the cup.
Recency effect. I would like to have seen this poll conducted 10 years ago and a few years from now with the raiders there now
yeah well you probably should rule out the 30+ states without an NHL team and add Canada into the equation