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NHL exploring Texas expansion opportunities in Houston and Austin, AP source says
Summary by The Bellaire Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Associated Press , as published by Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS)
· June 23, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway This development may be of interest to local hockey fans in Bellaire.
The National Hockey League is considering expansion into Texas, with Houston and Austin as potential locations. This development may be of interest to local hockey fans in Bellaire . Houston has a history with professional hockey, having previously been home to two teams called the Aeros.
However, the city has never hosted an NHL franchise. For more information on the potential NHL expansion into Houston and Austin, readers can refer to the source for further details.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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