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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The 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 people. Mission Control exists for the Houston hockey fans.
16 Aug 2026
Hidden Houston Hockey History: The Museum Hiding in Plain Sight
This is another one of those episodes where I don't know how it'll translate to audio-only.
It's a shorter episode, Sir - but it checks out.
Scenes from a Memory of Houston Hockey History! On this special episode of Mission Control: Houston's Hockey Podcast, we head up to the top floor of the Aerodrome Ice Skating Complex with General Manager T.C. Lewis for a tour of Houston's hidden hockey museum. T.C. was kind enough to talk about the original artifacts dating all the way back to the 1940s. We explore the golden eras of Houston professional hockey, viewing a massive collection of WHA and IHL Aeros memorabilia, AVCO and Turner Cup artifacts, and legendary pieces donated by players and former owner Chuck Watson. There's even a few pieces from the Huskies and the Apollos. This is the ultimate walk down memory lane for any Houston hockey fan.
00:00 - the 1940s origins of Houston hockey
02:52 - The Apollos, Aeros, and Huskies (we think)
07:08 - WHA artifacts
09:48 - Everybody Loves Chilly
11:10 - The Actual Hidden StuffMission Control can be found at http://www.mchockeypodcast.com - you can get sexy merch there, too.Follow on X! https://x.com/MCHockeyPodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mchockeypodcast/Add on Discord - @MCHockeyPodcastFor more on Aerodrome Ice Skating Complex: https://www.aerodromes.com/University of Houston: https://www.uhicehockey.orgRice University: https://www.instagram.com/ricehockeyInterscholastic Hockey League: http://www.ishl.orgHouston Junior Aeros: https://www.houstonjunioraeros.com/The 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 people. Mission Control exists for the Houston hockey fans.oh hey, the website doesn't suck as much now: http://www.mchockeypodcast.com - you can get sexy merch there, too.Follow on X! https://x.com/MCHockeyPodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mchockeypodcast/Add on Discord - @MCHockeyPodcastThe 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 people. Mission Control exists for the Houston hockey fans.
6 Aug 2026
Livestream with Bill Meltzer and Mike Augello of Hockey Hot Stove on Building an Expansion Franchise
In this episode of Mission Control, we bring in the experts from Hockey Hot Stove: Chief Operating Officer Bill Meltzer (Philadelphia Flyers) and Chief Content Officer Mike Augello (Toronto Maple Leafs/Buffalo Sabres). We get a national perspective on Space City's hockey viability and why insiders firmly believe Houston and Atlanta are the next two cities in line. The panel breaks down the fatal flaws of slapping NHL ice into shared NBA arenas, the critical importance of hiring scouting-focused GMs for an expansion draft, and why Quebec City continues to be left on the outside looking in. Plus, Matt expounds on the latest local rumors about the old Astroworld site and naturally, we talk about a bit about Hockey Day in Houston 2027!
00:00 - Matt poo-poo's the Astroworld talk
10:18 - Asking Mike: Why is Houston a Hockey Town?
19:26 - Mike and Matt discuss arenas
28:51 - Bill joins to discuss early indicators of success or failure
37:45 - Houston, Atlanta, Phoenix... who's going to be the 36th franchise?
Hockey Hot Stove can be found at https://www.hockeyhotstove.com
Make sure you're keeping an eye on https://www.hockeydayinhouston.com for updates on the 2027 Hockey Day!
Follow Mike Augello on X (Twitter): https://www.x.com/@MikeInBuffalo
Follow Mike's Buffalo Sabres Coverage: https://thehockeynews.com/news/author/michael-augello
You can find Bill Meltzer's Flyers Coverage on https://www.PhiladelphiaFlyers.com
Flyers Alumni Association: https://www.flyersalumni.net
Get you some sexy Mission Control merch at: http://www.mchockeypodcast.com - there's also an events calendar, too.
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mchockeypodcast/
Add on Discord - @MCHockeyPodcast
The 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 people. Mission Control exists for the Houston hockey fans.
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