The SPHL’s Twin City Cyclones (not to be confused with the ECHL Cincinnati Cyclones) are shutting down after being left behind in the playoff race. This isn’t exactly shocking, considering the attendance was the worst in the league. The fact they made it to the end of the season may be more shocking.

Averaging 1.600 less in attendance is a death sentence in a small league like this. Butts in seats is everything.

The only real question is, how many more of these are we going to see? How many towns are going to lose their teams?