RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – A minor professional hockey team is coming to Rio Rancho, the ECHL announced Friday. The New Mexico Professional Hockey Club will begin play in the 2026-27 season at the Rio ...

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 ...

On Friday, the league’s Board of Governors formally approved the expansion application for Rio Rancho, New Mexico. The new franchise has been admitted to the league, with the team scheduled to take to ...

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 ...

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 ...

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