Sold out PWHL game at MSG to set U.S. attendance record

"The current attendance record was set on Feb. 27 at Seattle's Climate Pledge Arena, when a crowd of 17,335 fans watched the Torrent take on the Toronto Sceptres. The capacity for hockey at MSG is 18,006."

"A PWHL spokesperson told ESPN that the MSG sellout was fueled by 'riding the wave of the Winter Olympics,' with a significant uptick in interest and ticket sales after Team USA's thrilling overtime victory over Canada in the gold medal game in Milan."

"The league has seen a boom in interest and increased visibility since the Olympics. That included Knight and U.S. 'golden goal' scorer Megan Keller of the Boston Fleet appearing on 'Saturday Night Live.' Not only did they wear their PWHL gear during the 'good nights,' but they gifted jerseys to 'Heated Rivalry' stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie, who hosted the show."

The PWHL game on April 4 between the New York Sirens and Seattle Torrent at Madison Square Garden sold out, with attendance expected to break the U.S. professional women's hockey record of 17,335 set in February at Seattle's Climate Pledge Arena. The sellout was driven by increased interest following Team USA's Olympic gold medal victory over Canada. The game features notable Olympic athletes including Canadian stars Sarah Fillier, Kristin O'Neill, and Kayle Osborne on the Sirens, and four U.S. Olympic players on the Torrent, though captain Hilary Knight is sidelined with injury. The PWHL has experienced significant growth in visibility and fan engagement since the Winter Olympics, with players appearing on major media platforms like Saturday Night Live.

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