Follow on X! https://x.com/MCHockeyPodcastAdd on Discord - @MCHockeyPodcastLike 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_TMatUsnQWoodlands SlapShot:https://www.woodlandsslapshot.com/Vintage Ice Hockey - Houston Aeroshttps://vintageicehockey.com/collections/houston-aerosIHL Aeros Numbering Kit:https://www.ebay.com/itm/325412521774?_skw=houston+aeros&itmmeta=01JYKNVP6Q45RF7584A8TP5BQH&hash=item4bc419072e:g:6nUAAOSw519jZkpGHouston Hockey Community / Brett Hull Gala:houstonhockey.org00:00 - Facts, and Evidence-Based Speculation. 10:02 - The Toyota Center (at least at first)17:19 - Minor League Affiliations?25:54 - The Name28:48 - Events & Jersey SalesThe NHL isn't in Houston - but the Hockey Fans Are!If you've been obsessing over every rumor about a potential NHL hockey franchise in Houston, you've found your community. Mission Control exists to help build a hockey fan community in Houston.