Dec. 17 is a stalemate with area fansSource: Lockport Union Sun and Journal ‘Which leaves the fan base for both sports to ponder — does the revamped NHL think it can take on the NFL for revenue?’ Related posts: Fans first, says area NHL trio Area hockey fans sound off on lockout Sabres fans disheartened by NHL lockout Another stalemate Stalemate between Gratton and Ruff grows more stale every day