Why Houston is a Hockey Town: Lance Rosenberg on Hockey Day in Houston and Growing the Game in Texas

What does an Emergency Backup Goalie (EBUG) for the Philadelphia Flyers and a former KHL executive have to do with the resurgence of hockey in Space City? In this episode of Mission Control, we sit down with Lance Rosenberg—Co-Chair of Hockey Day in Houston and President of the local Hockey Players in Business chapter. Lance shares incredible behind-the-scenes stories from his time with the Flyers organization, navigating Far East Russia, and ultimately finding a new hockey family in Texas.We talk about the massive grassroots effort behind the 3rd annual Hockey Day in Houston at St. Arnold's Brewing and preview the incredible Houston Hockey Hall of Fame banquet, which will feature the return of a unique Houston hockey artifact and honor local legends. The conversation also highlights the incredible generosity of the Howe Foundation. Hear Lance detail exactly how Mr. Hockey's family continues to directly shape the future of the game right here in Houston.THREE THINGS TO DO:1) Join us at Nick's Place on Saturday, March 7th at 10am for Team USA Paralympic Sled Hockey. Let's get that Triple Crown this year!2) 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/3) Make Sure You're At Hockey Day in Houston on March 21st: https://www.hockeydayinhouston.com/00:00 - Lance's Flyers Background13:45 - Lance's Adventures in Russia27:15 - The Howes Involvement in Hockey Day in Houston41:56 - What You Might Not Realize about Hockey Day in Houston58:14 - The Future of Hockey Day in HoustonFor more information on Hockey Players in Business: https://hockeyplayersinbusiness.org/The John and Matthew Gaudreau Foundation: https://johnandmatty.orgHouston Storm (Girls Hockey): https://htxstorm.comWHOAH (Women's Hockey Outreach Association of Houston): https://whoahhtx.wixsite.com/homeHouston Junior Aeros: https://houstonjunioraeros.com-oh 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 pro hockey franchise in Houston since the Aeros left, you've found your people. Mission Control exists for the Houston hockey fans.