NHL hockey fans fight back and take on the NHL

During the 2012-2013 partial season lockout die-hard pro hockey fans felt let down by the players and alienated from the bargaining process.

Those that usually thrive amidst the NHL hockey season, suffered as well during the season disruption;

• Thousands of people throughout North America were laid off during the lockout

• Cutbacks were felt by patrons frequenting their favorite establishment only to find service slow due to lack of staff.
• The NHL lockout greatly affected the economy everywhere from tourism to fan trinkets
• Full-time and part-time staff of the concession booths, retail outlets and other business were affected

We all recognize that hockey today is first, big business, and secondly, a sport. It's the fans who keep this business afloat. But of all the interest groups involved in hockey, fans are generally at the bottom of the pecking order, while paying top dollar at the ticket office.

Patt Leggs, representative of the NHLFA, shares his passion and devotion to the cause of getting fan representation in the hallowed NHL boardroom. Join us in conversation with Patt LIVE Wednesday, May 1st @ 7PM EST at BEYONDtheCheers on blogtalkradio. Dial-in TOLL FREE 1-877-357-2448 in Canada and United States to ask a question, or email in advance.