The myth of the puck bunny: female fans and men's ice hockey

摘要: This article presents a consideration of the female followers men’s ice hockey in UK, questions why this sport has been so popular attracting high proportion supporters and considers their place location within supporter base. In particular, argues that perceived safety accessibility proved important many supporters. However, research UK continue to remain marginalized community, are deemed by other (often male) as not ‘real fans’ but simply ‘puck bunnies’ who there ‘lust’ after players. These assertions, we suggest, originate male supporters’ fears losing male-dominated domain insecurities concerning own adulation sports stars. interviews with 37 The Manchester Storm indicate no significant differences levels knowledge commitment between supporters, or physical attractiveness players performs any role women hockey.