PITTSBURGH (93.7 The Fan) - Pittsburgh has the best fans in the country and a new ranking make it official for Penguins fans.
Forbes has ranked Pens in the top spot in their "Best Fans 2019" rankings.
It is the third time Pens fans were ranked first since Forbes started compiling the list in 2009.
Forbes says the study "ranks fans objectively based on quantitative fan consumption metrics."
That includes TV ratings, attendance in relation to capacity, secondary ticket demand on StubHub, merchandise sold and social media reach on Facebook and Twitter.
"Our fans are amazing, and they've always been No. 1 in our eyes," said David Morehouse, president and CEO of the Penguins. "This latest ranking just confirms it. We continue to be humbled by the support we receive from fans in all these metrics and are always looking for new and innovative ways to engage our fan base."
The other teams in the top 10 are:
- Boston
- Chicago
- Vegas
- Buffalo
- Toronto
- St. Louis
- Winnipeg
- Nashville
- Detroit
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