{"id":5331,"date":"2026-06-23T19:31:08","date_gmt":"2026-06-23T19:31:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/houstonmovingjournal.com\/?p=5331"},"modified":"2026-06-23T19:31:08","modified_gmt":"2026-06-23T19:31:08","slug":"austin-houston-included-in-nhl-expansion-chatter-reports-say","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/houstonmovingjournal.com\/?p=5331","title":{"rendered":"Austin, Houston included in NHL expansion chatter, reports say"},"content":{"rendered":"<div> <!-- --> <!-- --><\/p>\n<p><span><strong>AUSTIN, Texas<\/strong> &#8211; <\/span>The NHL is apparently considering both Austin and Houston as sites for a possible expansion hockey team, according to multiple reports.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/houstonmovingjournal.com\/?p=5329\">The hype on FIFA\u2019s new hydration break mandate<\/a><\/p>\n<p>What we know:<\/p>\n<p> <!-- --><\/p>\n<p>Reports from ESPN, TSN and the Associated Press said that both Texas cities are being considered as the league looks to grow.<\/p>\n<p> <!-- --><\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<p> <!-- --><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Sounds like Austin or Houston could be starting the process soon,&#8221; ESPN hockey reporter Emily Kaplan posted on X.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/houstonmovingjournal.com\/?p=5326\">Cristiano Ronaldo becomes 1st player to score in 6 World Cups after goal against Uzbekistan<\/a><\/p>\n<p> <!-- --><\/p>\n<p>NHL insider Pierre LeBrun said on X that he expects &#8220;Houston to be front and center&#8221; in the discussion.<\/p>\n<p> <!-- --><\/p>\n<p>What&#8217;s next:<\/p>\n<p> <!-- --><\/p>\n<p>NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman is expected to address the media sometime Tuesday after the Board of Governors meeting in New York.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/houstonmovingjournal.com\/?p=5322\">\u2018It\u2019s a dangerous job\u2019: Precinct 4 releases video of Humble apartment shootout, details deputy injuries<\/a><\/p>\n<p> <!-- --><\/p>\n<p><i>This is a developing story. 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