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Houston, Austin in consideration for NHL expansion franchise
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk Michael Horton, Randy McIlvoy , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 23, 2026
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Key takeaway The National Hockey League has moved forward with the expansion process, as announced by Commissioner Gary Bettman.
In a development that could bring professional hockey to the state, Houston and Austin have emerged as top contenders for a new NHL franchise. The National Hockey League has moved forward with the expansion process, as announced by Commissioner Gary Bettman. Following a meeting of the NHL Board of Governors in New York, the league approved the next steps for expansion into Texas.
Details of the process are still unfolding, with further information available from the source. For now, it is known that Houston and Austin are the leading candidates for a new franchise, marking a significant step toward NHL expansion in the state.
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Category: government Published: June 23, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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