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NHL Eyes Texas Expansion | Salt Lake City News
The NHL is poised to expand to Texas with its 33rd team, likely launching in 2029–30 — the second pro hockey franchise in the state. Houston or Austin are frontrunners, with Houston being the largest U.S. city without an NHL team and Austin potentially becoming the first major league team in the Lone Star State. Backed by billionaire Dan Friedkin, who’s ready to invest $3.5 billion, the move mirrors the league’s successful Sun Belt expansion strategy, following models like Vegas. Both cities have deep hockey roots — Houston once hosted championship-winning Aeros, while Austin currently boasts…
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