"Austin's hockey hopes are heating up as the city takes its first steps towards becoming the latest NHL destination. Local fans are abuzz with excitement as the Austin City Council voted to begin the process of bringing a new NHL team to the Texas capital. While no official timeline or details have been announced, the move marks a significant milestone in the city's long-held aspirations to join the ranks of professional hockey. As the 'process' gets underway, hockey enthusiasts in Austin are eagerly anticipating what could be a game-changing development for their city's sports scene."

NHL in Austin? Fans react to start of ‘process’ to bring new NHL team to Texas  KXAN Austin