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Houston, Austin in consideration for NHL expansion franchise
Summary by Tomball News Editorial Desk Michael Horton, Randy McIlvoy , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 23, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway This development comes after the NHL Board of Governors meeting, which took place in New York.
The National Hockey League is moving forward with expansion plans, and Texas is in the running. Two cities in the state, Houston and Austin, are being considered for a new franchise. This development comes after the NHL Board of Governors meeting, which took place in New York.
The league's commissioner made an announcement regarding the expansion process. For more information on the potential NHL expansion into Texas, readers can refer to the source for further details on the league's plans and the status of Houston and Austin as candidates.
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Category: government Published: June 23, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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