In the early 2000s, hockey might not have been as popular as basketball and football, but it was gaining fans. Just a few years before, the sport had struggled to find its audience. In 2005, a labor dispute led to the cancelation of an entire season. However, the sport benefited greatly from the 2010 Winter Olympics. The final Olympic game drew a viewership of about 27.6 million people, the most viewers in 30 years. Canada and the United States went head-to-head for the gold medal. Sidney Crosby, one of the NHL's biggest stars, scored the winning goal in overtime for Canada. Do It! The event increased hockey's _________. Press enter to interact with the item, and press tab button or down arrow until reaching the Submit button once the item is selected A expenses B critics C appeal D regulations
