On the day the Kelly Cup Division Finals kick off, the ECHL had more big news to share. The league announced Friday morning that the Board of Governors has approved the expansion application of Rio ...

It’s been a topic of discussion over the past few years, and today, it came to fruition as the ECHL is expanding to Rio Ranchero, New Mexico. The 2026-27 season will be the third straight season with ...

A team that will be playing in the Southwest U.S. has its identity. On Monday, the New Mexico Pro Hockey Club announced its new name – the New Mexico Goatheads. A brand built for New Mexico, chosen by ...

May 6—There wasn't a ceremonial puck drop Tuesday at Rio Rancho Events Center. Matter of fact, there won't be until October 2026, when pro hockey makes its formal return to New Mexico. There was the ...

The ECHL announced Friday the league Board of Governors has approved the expansion application Rio Rancho, New Mexico, which will begin playing in the 2026-27 season. REV Entertainment’s Sports ...

The ECHL is a minor professional hockey league and the league is adding its 31st team right here in New Mexico. They’re called the New Mexico Pro Hockey Club and their inaugural season will take place ...

RIO RANCHO, N.M. — Pro hockey is back in New Mexico. The ECHL is coming to Rio Rancho. City leaders and team management came together Tuesday to announce the New Mexico Pro Hockey Club as the 31st ...

Rio Rancho Mayor Gregg Hull, REV President Sean Decker and team General Manager Jared Johnson at the name reveal. Brody Foster To continue reading this content ...