NHL Expansion Team to be Announced in 2011: A New Era for Hockey? In a move that has been highly anticipated by hockey fans across North America, the National Hockey League (NHL) is set to announce the newest addition to its league family. With the NHL poised to expand its reach and grow its fan base, speculation has been rampant about which city will be awarded the coveted franchise. Long-time contenders such as Hamilton, Ontario, and Quebec City are among the top contenders, but other cities like Kansas City and Houston are also in the running. As the NHL looks to increase its presence in the United States and Canada, the announcement is expected to bring a new level of excitement to the world of professional hockey.
