Mission Control: Houston's Hockey Podcast

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The NHL isn't in Space City yet - but the fans are. The NHL isn't in Space City yet - but the fans are. Welcome to Mission Control: Houston’s Hockey Podcast — a fan podcast for a team that hasn't arrived yet. Whether you’ve been following NHL relocation rumors since 2013 or are just hyped from the Winter Olympics, this channel is for those who believe Houston has deserved a team for a long time. The show covers Houston’s hockey history, expansion gossip, and local events. We’re building the fanbase before the 33rd franchise gets here. Subscribe and be part of Houston’s hockey future.

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(A Remedial) Houston Hockey History 21.03.2025 37:29

(That thumbnail's as close as AI was willing to get to Sam Houston teaching a history course to hockey players)Welcome to Mission Control, Houston’s Hockey Podcast! In this deep dive into Houston’s rich and often-overlooked hockey history, host Matt Savage—longtime history teacher and Houston hockey fanatic—takes you from the days of the Skippers and Apollos to the iconic WHA Aeros and their u...

On Stadiums and Houston Hockey... 07.03.2025 23:49

Last week, we talked about why Houston doesn't have a team. One word: Stadium. Today, we'll take a deeper look at Houston's stadium issue, referencing a recent headline. Welcome back to Mission Control: Houston’s Hockey Podcast with your host Matt Savage! In this episode, we dive into the latest NHL expansion rumors and what they could mean for Houston’s shot at finally landing a team....

Why Doesn't Houston Have a Hockey Team? 28.02.2025 24:27

With apologies to New Orleans…Why doesn’t Houston have an NHL team? In this episode of Houston’s Hockey Podcast, your host Matt Savage dives deep into the tangled history of arena politics, expansion drama, and the legacy of Les Alexander to explain exactly why Houston still doesn’t have an NHL franchise. From the collapse of the WHA and missed merger opportunities to the AHL Aeros’ heartbreaking...

But there's not an NHL team in Houston... 20.02.2025 24:29

At a certain point, you have to hit upload...Stumbling out of the Starting Blocks to announce a NEW Houston Hockey Podcast. The NHL isn't here yet, but the fans are. Let's build the online community! Welcome to the very first episode of Mission Control: Houston’s Hockey Podcast, hosted by Matt Savage! If you’ve ever asked, “Why doesn’t Houston have an NHL team?” or if you've been obses...