What We Know - Houston NHL Expansion

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Like rainy-day traffic on 610, NHL expansion to Houston is inevitable. In this episode of Mission Control: Houston’s Hockey Podcast, Matt Savage separates fact from fiction — taking on bad headlines, faulty rumors, and uninformed speculation. From confirmed reports about Dan Friedkin and Tilman Fertitta's cooperation to new insights about NHL practice facility plans, we lay out what’s real, what’s likely, and what’s just noise. Plus: a breakdown of the NHL’s latest CBA changes, why a December expansion announcement makes sense, and whether “Houston Aeros” is still in play. If you're following the NHL expansion drama, this is your field guide.

Note: After uploading we now know the other interested cities not mentioned in this video are Austin and Indianapolis.

Ice Rink - Bob Williams Drone Footage:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_z_TMatUsnQ

Woodlands SlapShot:
https://www.woodlandsslapshot.com/

Vintage Ice Hockey - Houston Aeros
https://vintageicehockey.com/collections/houston-aeros

IHL Aeros Numbering Kit:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/325412521774?_skw=houston+aeros&itmmeta=01JYKNVP6Q45RF7584A8TP5BQH&hash=item4bc419072e:g:6nUAAOSw519jZkpG

Houston Hockey Community / Brett Hull Gala:
houstonhockey.org

00:00 - Facts, and Evidence-Based Speculation. Separating Signal from Noise.
10:02 - The Toyota Center (at least at first)
17:19 - Minor League Affiliations?
25:54 - The Name
28:48 - Events & Jersey Sales

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