Texans' J.J. Watt wants an NHL team in Houston

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Growing up in Wisconsin, Texans defensive end J.J. Watt first laced up a pair of skates when he was a toddler.

Watt is a huge hockey fan and he still skates whenever his busy schedule allows him to do so.

"I love hockey, I'm a huge hockey fan," Watt said. "I love to skate. I love playing. There's nothing like putting the puck in the back of the net. I'm probably too big to be the guy who does that anymore. I guess I could be an enforcer."

Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta is hoping to land an NHL franchise for the city of Houston. Watt is all for it.

"Maybe we could get an NHL team here," Watt said. "I'd love to get in on that."

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Watt would ideally like to be involved in an ownership capacity.

"Just from a figurehead standpoint, I don't have that much money," Watt said. "Tilman, if you want to just give me the job, I'll take it."