A Tale of Two Rallies

RALLY FLASHBACK: If rallies are any indication of local support, perhaps a direct comparison between Phoenix and Hamilton's rallies should give people some indication where support for this team will truly come from. Does anyone wonder why the Coyotes are dying in the desert?

HAMILTON RALLY HIGHLIGHTS
-people, lots of people (est. 3500)
-cheering for a team they don't have
-stage, microphones, celebrity speakers, live music
-support from local government
-food bank drive
-support from pro-athletes

-local & national media

photo credit: bringthenhltohamilton.com




PHOENIX RALLY HIGHLIGHTS
-some people (est. 200)
-cheering for a team they had for 14 years
-shrieking old men
-shunned by local government
-shunned by Coyotes hockey players

-absence of media (except CTV and a local station)
-quality camerawork

photo credit: Phoenix New Times