Ten cities have filed formal applications for...
Ten cities have filed formal applications for the next two NHL expansion franchises. Eight U.S. cities--Milwaukee, Seattle, San Diego, Phoenix, Houston, Miami, Tampa and St. Petersburg, Fla., and two Canadian entries, Hamilton and Ottawa, Ontario--submitted applications and the $100,000 filing fee, $65,000 of which is refundable. The two teams accepted into the league will pay a $50-million franchise fee.
The NHL is expected to announce its choices in December.
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