Historically, franchise attendance figures fluctuate based on team performance, arena locations, market size, and stadium capacity constraints. When franchises face transitional periods, ownership shifts, or temporary arena setups—such as when teams play in smaller temporary venues before moving into permanent homes—their average ticket sales figures naturally dip compared to massive, sold-out Canadian and original-six markets. League administrators and revenue-sharing models carefully monitor these metrics to ensure financial stability across all organizations, while struggling markets frequently execute aggressive promotional campaigns and community outreach initiatives to boost ticket sales and build a more robust local fan base.