Are you saying youd go to more basketball games if UND didnt have hockey? Sure sounds like it.
And if the answer is yes. Id imagine there would be others like you that share the same feelings. We can be in denial out or not, but theres only so many people, money, and time in the area. And theres a lot of sporting events. Which is even more impressive UND is third in attendance in the conference (even if the betty was sold out itd still be third).