Maybe a little. Most cities don't even have the support to host such a tournament let alone charge for it. I think the fact that most people (like me) went to the game over the summer probably lessened the turnout.
- Slump Buster
There was also a lot going on this past weekend: Music is Art, where the Goo Goo Dolls played for free; Edgefest, which had a pretty big lineup this year; and the Bills game. Lewiston also had its Peach Festival. The Taste of East Aurora is usually a pretty big draw for the people that live in that area as well. I doubt the Sabres expected that big of a crowd.
Of course, as I mention this, I should point out that I went to none of the above.