Houston's Hockey History

(That thumbnail's as close as AI was willing to get to Sam Houston teaching a history course to hockey players)

Welcome to Mission Control, Houston’s Hockey Podcast! In this deep dive into Houston’s rich and often-overlooked hockey history, host Matt Savage—longtime history teacher and Houston hockey fanatic—takes you from the days of the Skippers and Apollos to the iconic WHA Aeros and their unforgettable legacy. Hear behind-the-scenes stories, learn why aesthetics matter, and enjoy a special guest interview with WHA goalie Ron Grahame. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or just learning the difference between icing and offside, this episode brings the passion, trivia, and local flair that make Houston’s hockey story one-of-a-kind. Subscribe for more Houston hockey content, nostalgia, and insight into why we still don’t have an NHL team—yet.

ON THIS EPISODE:
0:00 - Houston's Hockey History
19:03 - University of Houston Hockey / ISHL High School Hockey
23:00 - Making Fun of Arizona
26:35 - More on Stadiums
28:28 - Thoughts on the Houston Hockey Hall of Fame Banquet & Hockey Day in Houston

Relevant Links:
The one Houston Skippers pic I could find was from http://www.hockeydb.com
Most of the older Houston hockey pics were from http://www.pucktastic.com
http://www.royalretros.com
University of Houston Hockey Club: https://x.com/uh_hockey
Tickets to the A&M / UH game can be found here: https://www.houstonicehockey.com/games/game-vs-texas-am-university-on-09122025-m8etlv4u/tickets
Interscholastic Hockey League: https://www.ishl.org/
http://www.hockeydayinhouston.com
https://www.htxstorm.com/

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