(That thumbnail's as close as AI was willing to get to Sam Houston teaching a history course to hockey players)Welcome to Mission Control, Houston’s Hockey Podcast! In this deep dive into Houston’s rich and often-overlooked hockey history, host Matt Savage—longtime history teacher and Houston hockey fanatic—takes you from the days of the Skippers and Apollos to the iconic WHA Aeros and their unforgettable legacy. Hear behind-the-scenes stories, learn why aesthetics matter, and enjoy a special guest interview with WHA goalie Ron Grahame. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or just learning the difference between icing and offside, this episode brings the passion, trivia, and local flair that make Houston’s hockey story one-of-a-kind. Subscribe for more Houston hockey content, nostalgia, and insight into why we still don’t have an NHL team—yet.ON THIS EPISODE:0:00 - Houston's Hockey History19:03 - University of Houston Hockey / ISHL High School Hockey23:00 - Making Fun of Arizona26:35 - More on Stadiums28:28 - Thoughts on the Houston Hockey Hall of Fame Banquet & Hockey Day in HoustonRelevant Links:The one Houston Skippers pic I could find was from http://www.hockeydb.comMost of the older Houston hockey pics were from http://www.pucktastic.comhttp://www.royalretros.comUniversity of Houston Hockey Club: https://x.com/uh_hockeyTickets to the A&M / UH game can be found here: https://www.houstonicehockey.com/games/game-vs-texas-am-university-on-09122025-m8etlv4u/ticketsInterscholastic Hockey League: https://www.ishl.org/http://www.hockeydayinhouston.comhttps://www.htxstorm.com/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.#HoustonHockey, #WHAHistory, #AerosLegacy, #HockeyInHouston, #NHLtoHouston
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