NHL could expand to Texas, with Houston or Austin as leading candidates
The NHL may be about to expand to another team, in which case it will most likely be based in Houston or Austin, Texas.
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After the NHL's threat - Olympic stadium approved, IIHF president Luc Tardif says now I can sleep well
A month ago, the NHL threatened to boycott the Olympics if the ice in the Milan arena was not up to standard. This weekend, the newly built arena was tested - and passed. There is no reason why the NHL would not want to come, says IIHF President Luc Tardif.
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NHL on Olympic ice: "Then we won't play"
Delays in the hall construction and rink dimensions that do not meet NHL standards. Things have been a mess ahead of the Olympic ice hockey – but there is one thing the NHL will not compromise on. The quality of the Olympic ice. If the players feel that the ice is not safe, then we will not play, says NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly to American media.
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