God help me, I love this stupid pic so much I had to use it for a thumbnail.Welp. It's not just $2 Billion the league wants. They also want a brand-new, hockey-specific arena — so where could we put one? In addition to exploring viable options, we'll also break down the AAC drama in Dallas, more youth hockey drama, local ball hockey, and Olympic drama/complaining. Mostly, this episode dives deep into what expansion-ready really means. Follow on X! https://x.com/MCHockeyPodcastAdd 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 community. Mission Control exists to help build a hockey fan community in Houston.00:00 - A surprising discovery about NHL arenas08:00 - An Analysis of Viable Locations24:47 - Hockey News Stories28:34 - Addressing the New Look34:02 - The Houston Hockey CalendarLINKS:Stars / Mavericks fight over AAC:https://www.fox4news.com/news/future-aac-stake-mavericks-stars-face-off-2026-jury-trialOlympic Officials Concerned about Milan Arena:https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/nhl-representatives-going-to-milan-for-olympic-arena-update-next-week/Texas AG looking into antitrust for Stars Youth Hockey:https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/stars/2025/11/06/texas-ag-reportedly-targeting-stars-in-youth-hockey-antitrust-investigation/Kenny Jacoby on Face-Off Spot Podcast, discussing youth hockey scandal:https://faceoffspotpodcast.com/episodes/episode-186-kenny-jacobyHouston Ghost Riders Ball Hockey:https://www.instagram.com/htxghostriders/NHLtoHouston makes it to Sports Illustrated:https://www.si.com/onsi/breakaway/dallas-stars/2027-stadium-series-could-point-next-expansion-houstonOil Kings Hockey Club Turkey Day Shootout:http://www.eutex.net/oilkings/New%20Pages/2026/M-SCHEDULE-2025savedcopy.htmlISHL Teddy Bear Toss:https://www.ishl.org/news/teddy-bear-toss-and-live-broadcast-friday-decemberGet Tickets for UH Hockey Club Here:https://www.houstonicehockey.com/ticketsRice Hockey Club:https://www.instagram.com/ricehockey/Girls and Womens' Hockey Day:https://www.facebook.com/events/frost-town-brewing/hockey-day-in-houston-girls-womens-hockey-day-in-houston/1208177694686426/Watch Matt on Rafters: Sports & Movies, talking about hockey movies:https://www.youtube.com/live/DZ5xttM8rB4?si=Bk7XZw45rfTJshbq

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While clickbait tweets tease expansion news with nothing, Houston media is quietly hinting at something real: the possibility of a new NHL-caliber arena. We dive into the latest from the Chronicle, explore comments from local hockey leaders, and ask whether a Toyota Center interim solution is feasible. We also ask an uncomfortable and provocative question — because we know all too well how the hype machine works.Putting myself in a thumbnail? IT'S MORE LIKELY THAN YOU THINK!

Addressing the news that isn't news...

00:00 - That damned emoji...

07:30 - Matt's Cup Pick - you can roast me later.

10:37 - The Houston Hockey Calendar

14:50 - Even Fort Worth Gets It...

19:00 - Let's Be Honest...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 community. Mission Control exists to help build a hockey fan community in Houston.

The life of a fan... there's a blank space where a NHL team should be.

This episode is a nostalgic look at the IHL era of the Houston Aeros. Matt takes you on a journey with the sights, sounds, and Aeros players of 1994-2001. It's a Love Story that needs a re-release. Whether or not you were there, this episode will show you why fans felt Enchanted.

We'll also cover the busy October ahead, the Phoenix announcement, and what you can do to build the community. Because when it comes to NHL expansion, we were here the whole time, hoping it's us.

Ready for it?

00:00 - SPEAK NOW: The Introduction
08:13 - 198...err, 1994: The Sights and sounds
20:00 - Seeing RED: The Rivalries
31:11 - FOLKLORE: the Cup year
44:38 - MIDNIGHTS (or like, afternoons and evenings): Houston Hockey Events
48:16 - THE TORTURED YOTES FANS DEPARTMENT

Yeah, this one was long. I'm not editing the transcript. Sorry....and yes, there are bad cuts here in the part about SLICE. I wanted to take some venom out.
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OCTOBER CALENDAR:
7th - NHL Opening Night
9th - Stars Opener on Victory+
11th - Face-Off at The Decoy https://www.facebook.com/events/1315860446821525/
13th - WHOAH Fundraiser at Parry's Pizzeria https://www.facebook.com/ParrysSugarLand/posts/-pizza-hockey-a-win-for-everyone-come-out-to-parrys-in-sugar-land-on-monday-octo/122208748718107697/
17th - UT vs UH at SLICE https://www.houstonicehockey.com/games/game-vs-louisiana-state-university-on-10172025-md32dzte/tickets
18th - UH vs Rice at Bellerive
18th - UH Hockey Fundraiser at Raising Cane's Sugar Land https://www.houstonicehockey.com/articles/raising-canes-profit-sharing-with-uh-hockey-club-october-18th-2025-mbffqurs
24th - ETBU vs UH https://www.houstonicehockey.com/games/game-vs-east-texas-baptist-university-on-05302025-mbb64g2e/tickets
25th - ETBU vs UH https://www.houstonicehockey.com/games/game-vs-east-texas-baptist-university-on-10252025-mbb67mgl/tickets

Mentioned in the Show:
Face-Off Spot Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/04hT2gIj6emAu5oIN0KjxpThe 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.