""It's incredible to see the growth and I think that there's a lot of reasons for it. There have been a lot of people over the years who believed that a night like Saturday night was possible, and I think that this just validates the belief that everybody had in our game for a long, long time.""
""To play at MSG in front of an incredible crowd that night, it brought out the best of our team. We not only wanted to perform for ourselves at such an important game, but we wanted to showcase our game so that hopefully that fanbase that was there on Saturday night.""
""It doesn't matter where they put us, we're going to compete for our fans, whether it's 18,000 or 3,000 people with Sirens gear on. We want to show them and demonstrate our commitment to the game.""
The New York Sirens achieved a historic milestone by selling out Madison Square Garden with 18,006 fans, marking a significant increase in attendance for women's hockey. This event highlights a growing interest in women's sports, driven by younger audiences and the emergence of new leagues. Sirens head coach Greg Fargo noted the importance of Team USA's Olympic success and the appeal of Madison Square Garden in attracting fans. The team aims to continue engaging with their fanbase, regardless of venue size.
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