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 ...

The newest ECHL team, located in Rio Ranchero, New Mexico, announced its team name and logo tonight, which will be called the New Mexico Goatheads. This came after the team had a fan vote for the team ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

MAD Global Strategy CEO Mike DuHaime has joined an ownership group for an expansion East Coast Hockey League club. DuHaime is a former hockey player – and noted enthusiast – who is deeply involved ...

RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – Professional hockey is returning to New Mexico. The ECHL, a development league for the NHL and AHL, has awarded an expansion franchise to the city of Rio Rancho. The New ...

Sure enough, in an update shared by the Professional Hockey Players’ Association (Twitter Link), the ECHL players will go on ...