2nd Team in Toronto Not Favoured
TORONTO MAY 26th, 2014 - In a
random sampling of public opinion taken by the Forum Poll™ among 1694 Canadians
18 years of age and older, the plurality, or 3-in-10 favour Quebec City as the
location for Canada's next NHL franchise (31%), and this proportion has stayed
stable since June 2012 (29%). Hamilton, Ontario, is favoured by about half as
many (14%), and fewer opt for Saskatoon (10%) or a second Toronto area team
(9%). One eight would like to see a franchise somewhere else (16%) and one
fifth have no opinion (20%). Enthusiasm for a Quebec City team is highest among
Generation Y (35 to 44 - 37%) and, predictably, Quebeckers (77%). A Hamilton
team excites interest among Gen X (45 to 54 - 18%) and the oldest (18%) and, of
course, in Ontario (26%). Conservative supporters are especially likely to
favour a Hamilton franchise (19%), while New Democrats are especially likely to
side with Quebec City (39%), as are, of course, Bloquistes (81%).
“Ever since the Nordiques decamped for
Colorado, there has been a hole in the heart of Quebec hockey. It appears not
only Quebeckers, but the rest of the country as well, thinks the capital city
should get its team back," said Forum Research President, Dr. Lorne
Bozinoff.
Lorne Bozinoff, Ph.D. is the president and
founder of Forum Research. He can be reached at lbozinoff@forumresearch.com or at (416) 960-9603.
