Spending spree among fans continues during Edmonton Oilers playoff run
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After local spending climbed during consecutive rounds as the Edmonton Oilers marched through the Stanley Cup Playoffs, it hit a fever pitch during the last home game of the third round against the Dallas Stars, with a more than 140 per cent jump in spending near the arena.
'Throughout the playoffs, Moneris' data has revealed a clear trend — when the Oilers play at home, restaurant spending in downtown Edmonton lights up,' Sean McCormick, director of business development and data services at Moneris, said in a release.
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