Every team in sports has their gimmicks. Sometimes it is the venue itself, like Wrigley Field’s ivy or the Big Green Monster in Boston. It could be the special nights, such as Star Wars night or bobblehead giveaways. Having worked hundreds of college games, there were several tricks to get fans to the games and cheering. There were Blueouts, Blackouts, and Whiteouts. What Winnipeg did was impressive, but ineffective. And the Nashville Predators darkened the Jets Whiteout.
We heard it all series: the Jets were the best home team in all the NHL. Their players commented on the authentic crowd noise produced by their fans.