This episode of Mission Control is a massive Space City hockey roundup! We dive into the latest news, the roaring success of the Houston Hockey Hall of Fame Banquet, and the incredible 6,000-fan turnout at the 3rd annual Hockey Day in Houston at St. Arnold Brewing. The weekend proved once again that Houston is a Hockey TownThe episode caps with a brief on-site interview with Houston hockey royalty: Terry Ruskowski. The two-time WHA Avco Cup Champion, inaugural IHL Aeros coach, and the only player to ever captain four different pro franchises sits down to share his memories. Terry discusses the tight-knit culture of the WHA Aeros, the chaos of the NHL merger, drawing massive playoff crowds with the Laredo Bucks, and why he firmly believes Houston is more than ready for an NHL franchise.

00:00 - Brief News Bullet Points

08:43 - Thoughts on the Houston Hockey Hall of Fame Banquet & Hockey Day in Houston

18:06 - Favorite Parts of the Weekend (and what went horribly terribly wrong for me)

26:10 - Terry Ruskowski: Playing Days in Houston

35:00 - Terry Ruskowski: Coaching Career and if Laredo can do it...SHOW LINKS:Hockey Day in Houston: http://www.hockeydayinhouston.comThe Howe Foundation: http://www.howefoundation.comInter Scholastic Hockey League: http://www.ishl.orgWHOAH (Women's Hockey Outreach Association of Houston): http://whoahhtx.wixsite.com/homeChampions Club Texas: http://www.championsclubtexas.comBeer League Warriors Apparel: http://www.beerleaguewarriors.comoh 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.

In this massive episode, we assemble the "Brady Bunch" of Hockey Day in Houston, Powered By Main Event: Lance Rosenberg, Ryan Brooks, Marc Tushnet, Mary Adler, Michel Petit, and Eric Kimmel preview everything happening this Saturday at St. Arnold Brewing Company. We cover how a simple block party idea evolved into a massive, free festival featuring the Dallas Stars' Ice Girls and Victor E. Green, Chilly Dog, street hockey, and adaptive sled hockey clinics with the Houston Hellhounds. The panel also dives into the serious impact of the event, from the Howe Foundation's incredible scholarship match to the sold-out Houston Hockey Hall of Fame Banquet, and how this surging demand is highlighting the urgent need for more ice rinks in the city. Whether you are a lifelong beer-leaguer or have never watched a shift in your life, find out why there is a spot for you at Hockey Day in Houston!00:00 - The Brady Bunch14:17 - What's Different About Houston20:38 - Is Hockey Day in Houston Just for the Players?29:14 - The Impact of the Howe Foundation40:53 - When Should You Arrive?Make Sure You're At Hockey Day in Houston on March 21st: https://www.hockeydayinhouston.com/Main Event Entertainment, Powering Hockey Day in Houston: https://www.mainevent.com/St. Arnold's Brewing: https://www.saintarnold.com/HTX Storm Hockey: https://www.htxstorm.com/Houston Hellhounds Sled Hockey: https://www.facebook.com/houstonhellhounds/American Special Hockey Association: https://www.specialhockey.org/University of Houston Ice Hockey: https://www.houstonicehockey.com/Rice University Ice Hockey: https://www.instagram.com/ricehockey/Women's Hockey Outreach Association of Houston: https://whoahhtx.wixsite.com/homeBlueline Slapshot: https://www.bluelineslapshot.com/The Howe Foundation: https://howefoundation.com/Dallas Stars: https://www.nhl.com/stars/oh hey, the show's website doesn't suck as much now: http://www.mchockeypodcast.com - you can get sexy swag 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.

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In this episode of Mission Control, we are joined by former NHL defenseman Michel Petit. Michel shares incredible locker room stories from nearly two decades of pro hockey experience, including what it was like to room with his childhood idol, and the wild reality of fighting a player one game, only to defend him as a teammate weeks later.But this episode isn't just about the past—it’s about the future of Space City. As a key figure behind Blueline Slapshot, Michel breaks down the ambitious plan to build a state-of-the-art, 8,000-seat dual-sheet ice facility in the Houston suburbs. We discuss conversations with NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, the immediate goal of landing an ECHL franchise, and Houston is the most untapped hockey market in North America. Plus, we talk about the upcoming Houston Hockey Hall of Fame Banquet and Hockey in Day in Houston!Learn about Michel's Blueline Slapshot initiative here: https://www.bluelineslapshot.com/Get Tickets and Attend the Houston Hockey Hall of Fame Banquet: https://hockeyplayersinbusiness.org/event/hpib-hou-houston-hockey-hall-of-fame-banquet-march-20th/Make Sure You're At Hockey Day in Houston on March 21st: https://www.hockeydayinhouston.com/00:00 - Introduction15:24 - How Do All these Pro Hockey Players End Up in Houston?25:23 - Michel's thoughts on Bettman38:26 - Today's ECHL52:07 - Of Course, We Talk about Hockey Day in HoustonThe 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, NHL expansion gossip, and local events. With throwback stories, occasional interviews, and poor attempts at humor, we’re building the fanbase before the 33rd franchise gets here. Subscribe, interact, and be part of Houston’s hockey future.

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