Despite losing the Stanley Cup, the Edmonton Oilers' playoff run significantly boosted spending at restaurants in Edmonton, particularly near Rogers Place, with increases of up to 92% on home game nights, according to a Moneris report.
Oilers playoff run gave Edmonton restaurants a boost: report
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Despite losing the Stanley Cup, the Edmonton Oilers' playoff run significantly boosted spending at restaurants in Edmonton, particularly near Rogers Place, with increases of up to 92% on home game nights, according to a Moneris report.
Trending- 1 During Stanley Cup final Game 1: Spending near arena up 58%, citywide up 6%
- 2 During Stanley Cup final Game 2: Spending near arena up 92%, citywide up 10%
- 3 During Stanley Cup final Game 5: Spending near arena up 79%, citywide up 18%
- 4 Oilers lost the best-of-seven series in Game 6 in Florida
- Significant economic boost for Edmonton's restaurant sector
What: The Edmonton Oilers' playoff run significantly boosted spending at restaurants in Edmonton.
When: During the Stanley Cup final games (Game 1, Game 2, Game 5)
Where: Edmonton, Canada (specifically near Rogers Place and citywide)
Why: Fans gathered to watch the Oilers' playoff games, leading to increased demand for food and beverages at local restaurants.
How: A report by payment processor Moneris analyzed spending data, showing increases of 58% to 92% near the arena and 6% to 18% citywide on game nights.