The Trenton area has traditionally supported a number of successful minor league sports franchises including the Trenton Thunder (Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees Minor League Baseball affiliate) and Trenton Titans (East Coast Hockey League) and the Lightning's attendance was strong (with average attendance of nearly 4,000 in their 6,500 capacity arena).
The Trenton region has historically backed a number of thriving minor league sports teams, including the Trenton Thunder (Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees Minor League Baseball affiliate) and Trenton Titans (East Coast Hockey League), with strong attendance figures at their arena.