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Houston, Austin in consideration for NHL expansion franchise
Summary by Sugar Land News Editorial Desk Michael Horton, Randy McIlvoy , as published by KPRC 2 Houston (NBC / Click2Houston)
· June 23, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman made the announcement, confirming the league's approval of the expansion process.
The National Hockey League is moving forward with expansion plans in Texas. Houston and Austin are currently the top contenders for a new franchise. This development comes after a recent meeting of the NHL Board of Governors in New York.
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman made the announcement, confirming the league's approval of the expansion process. Further details about the potential expansion can be found through local news sources. For those interested in learning more about the possibility of an NHL team coming to the area, additional information is available from KPRC 2 Houston, a local news outlet covering the story.
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Category: government Published: June 23, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 Houston (NBC / Click2Houston) Reading time: 1 min
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