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Report: NHL exploring expansion into Austin and Houston

San Antonio Current

San Antonio Current

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June 24, 2026

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San Antonio hockey fans soon may have a local-ish team to root for. The National Hockey League (NHL) is considering whether to add teams in Austin and Houston, ESPN reported Tuesday. Citing unnamed sources, ESPN said the league’s board of governors discussed the expansion possibility during its annual meeting Tuesday in New York. Although the [] The post Report: NHL exploring expansion into Austin and Houston appeared first on San Antonio Current.

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CBC | Sports News

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· Jun 23, 2026

NHL exploring expansion to Texas with Houston, Austin among possibilities

The NHL is exploring potential expansion to Texas with Houston and Austin among the possibilities, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Tuesday.

Fox News

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· Jun 23, 2026

The NHL is reportedly considering one of two major Texas cities for its next round of expansion

The NHL is reportedly zeroing in on Austin and Houston as top expansion options, according to ESPN's Emily Kaplan, as the league eyes growing in Texas.

Toronto Sun

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· Jun 23, 2026

Houston, Austin, Texas, eyed as possible NHL expansion sites: Report

Texas metropolis has hockey history with WHA's Aeros once led by legendary Gordie Howe

Canadian Sport Scene

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· Jul 2, 2026

Five Canadians traded on opening day of NHL free agency

National Hockey League free agency began on Wednesday with five Canadians traded. Let’s see who were the players on the move. Mavrik Bourque Bourque, a centre from Plessisville, Quebec was traded from the Dallas Stars to the Nashville Predators with defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin for two draft picks (second round pick in 2027 and a third [] The post Five Canadians traded on opening day of NHL free agency appeared first on Canadian Sport Scene.

The Hollywood Reporter

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· Jul 9, 2026

‘Love Story’ Creator Connor Hines Signs Netflix Deal, Sets Golf Drama ‘Jupiter Island’

The series is set in the exclusive Florida enclave that in real life is home to a number of PGA Tour pros.

Fark

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· Jul 8, 2026

It's open season for ICE in Houston [Murica]

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Related coverage for "Report: NHL exploring expansion into Austin and Houston": CBC | Sports News — NHL exploring expansion to Texas with Houston, Austin among possibilities. Fox News — The NHL is reportedly considering one of two major Texas cities for its next round of expansion. Toronto Sun — Houston, Austin, Texas, eyed as possible NHL expansion sites: Report. Canadian Sport Scene — Five Canadians traded on opening day of NHL free agency. The Hollywood Reporter — ‘Love Story’ Creator Connor Hines Signs Netflix Deal, Sets Golf Drama ‘Jupiter Island’. Fark — It's open season for ICE in Houston [Murica]