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Austin, Houston included in NHL expansion chatter, reports say
Summary by Southlake News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Aaron Barker , as published by FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)
· June 23, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Two Texas cities are reportedly being considered as potential sites for a new hockey team.
Reports have emerged that the NHL is considering expansion to new locations. Two Texas cities are reportedly being considered as potential sites for a new hockey team. Austin and Houston are the cities mentioned in connection with the possible expansion.
The reports come from multiple sources, although details are limited at this time. For more information on the potential NHL expansion, readers can refer to the original reports for further details.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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