Actually, I don't think it's a matter of what sport... if they win, Husker fans will show up in droves. The Omaha Lancers and Lincoln Stars pack their joints. I don't really know about UNO hockey, but I'm betting they have quite an attendance. Hockey is a pretty rotten TV sport -- but live and in person, it's one of the best.
I don't disagree. However, as far as Wisconsin is concerned, I'm sure it's easier to get fans to hockey games than it would be to outdoor baseball games for most of the spring. I like hockey, but I think there are probably more baseball fans in Nebraska than there are hockey fans.