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Report: NHL exploring expansion into Austin and Houston
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Michael Karlis , as published by San Antonio Current (alt-weekly)
· June 24, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The National Hockey League is exploring the possibility of expansion into Austin and Houston.
Hockey fans in San Antonio may soon have a team to support in nearby cities. The National Hockey League is exploring the possibility of expansion into Austin and Houston. Details of the potential expansion are limited, but it is known that the league's board of governors has discussed the idea.
The discussion was reported by ESPN, which cited unnamed sources. Further information on the potential expansion can be found through ESPN's report, which provides more details on the league's consideration of adding teams in Austin and Houston.
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Category: government Published: June 24, 2026 Source: San Antonio Current (alt-weekly) Reading time: 1 min
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