revision preference src: However, when the U.S. economy took a down turn in 1949, fewer fans had extra cash to go watch live hockey. Every team in the league suffered during the 1949 -- 50 season. <SEP> tgt: However, when the U.S. economy took a down turn in 1949, fewer fans had extra cash to go watch live hockey. As a result, every team in the league suffered during the 1949 -- 50 season.