This seasons NHL lockout is affecting more than just fans, it's also affecting small businesses in five Canadian cities.
The cities of Winnipeg, Toronto, Ottawa, Calgary and Edmonton have all seen a steep decline in business around their respective arenas on would-be game days. Those five Canadian cities have seen an overall decrease in business of 11.23% since the lockout.
Local watering holes around hockey arenas have seen a 34.68% decrease in revenue when compared to a game day in 2011. Fast food joints have posted a 6.93% decrease and sit down restaurants have shown a 10.54% decrease as well.
The fans aren't the only ones paying the price during the lockout, it's hurting local Canadian businesses who will have to find other ways to bring in more money until the players and owners can resolve their differences and bring this lockout to an end.
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