Zack Stortini Named First Head Coach in New Mexico Goatheads History

June 20, 2026 - The New Mexico Goatheads have officially found the first head coach in franchise history. The organization announced today that Zack Stortini has been named head coach ahead of the team's inaugural 2026-27 season at the Rio Rancho Events Center. Stortini becomes the first coach tasked with leading the return of professional hockey to New Mexico, bringing with him a combination of NHL experience, championship pedigree, player development, and leadership that made him a standout throughout t... Full Story

New Mexico Goatheads Announce $100,000 Investment into McDermott Athletic Center

June 3, 2026 - The New Mexico Goatheads and McDermott Athletic Center have announced a partnership that will make the McDermott Athletic Center the official practice facility of the Goatheads ahead of the team's inaugural ECHL season. As part of the partnership, the Goatheads will support significant improvements to the hockey side of the facility, including upgrades to hockey locker rooms and surrounding public areas, as well as a complete rebuild of the rink's ice surface. The improvements are designed to... Full Story

New Mexico Goatheads Announce Inaugural 2026-27 Schedule

May 14, 2026 - The New Mexico Goatheads have officially unveiled their full schedule for the 2026-27 season, marking the long-awaited return of professional hockey to New Mexico for the first time in nearly two decades. The Goatheads will open their historic inaugural season on Friday, October 16, 2026, at 7 p.m. at the Rio Rancho Events Center against the Idaho Steelheads. The game will mark the first in franchise history and the official return of professional hockey to New Mexico for the first time in ne... Full Story

Goatheads Set for Historic Opening Night on October 16

May 11, 2026 - The countdown to puck drop is officially on. Following today's ECHL announcement of home opener dates across the league, the New Mexico Goatheads are set to make franchise history on Friday, October 16, 2026 at 7 p.m. when the team hosts its inaugural home opener at the Rio Rancho Events Center. The game will mark the first in franchise history and the official return of professional hockey to New Mexico for the first time in nearly two decades. "Our entire organization has been looking... Full Story

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• Goatheads + Isleta Resort & Casino Announce Multi-Year Partnership - New Mexico Goatheads (ECHL) April 20
• Goatheads announce affiliation with Colorado Avalanche - New Mexico Goatheads (ECHL) February 22
• Meet Billy, the official mascot of your New Mexico Goatheads - New Mexico Goatheads (ECHL) February 21
• ECHL Development and Its Role for the Avalanche and Goatheads - New Mexico Goatheads (ECHL) February 3
• NHL Affiliate and Mascot Reveal Set for February 21 - New Mexico Goatheads (ECHL) January 29
• Introducing the New Mexico Goatheads - New Mexico Goatheads (ECHL) September 29
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Other cities near Rio Rancho, New Mexico with alternative or minor league teams:

• Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Santa Fe, New Mexico

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• Zack Stortini named first head coach of New Mexico Goatheads in Rio Rancho - ECHL Albuquerque Journal (June 21)
• New Mexico Goatheads release full 2026-27 inaugural season schedule - ECHL Albuquerque Journal (May 15)
• New Mexico Goatheads pro hockey team sets date for first home opener - ECHL KOBTV (May 12)
• New Mexico Goatheads home opener set for Oct. 16 at Rio Rancho Events Center - ECHL Albuquerque Journal (May 11)
• New Mexico Goatheads partner with NHL's Colorado Avalanche - ECHL KOBTV (February 23)
• Colorado Avalanche Tab Expansion New Mexico Goatheads As New ECHL Affiliate - ECHL FloHockey (February 22)
• New Mexico Goatheads become Colorado Avalanche ECHL affiliate and unveil Billy the mascot in Rio Rancho - ECHL Albuquerque Journal (February 22)
• New Mexico Goatheads to announce NHL and AHL affiliation, unveil new mascot in Rio Rancho - ECHL Albuquerque Journal (January 31)
• Top New Mexico sports stories of 2025: UNM football revival, Diego Pavia's historic season - ECHL Albuquerque Journal (December 29)
• New Mexico Goatheads chosen as name of state's new pro hockey team - ECHL KOBTV (September 30)
• New Mexico Goatheads: Rio Rancho pro hockey team team unveils name, logo - ECHL Albuquerque Journal (September 30)
• New Mexico Goatheads Ready to Butt Heads With Rest of ECHL After Name, Logo Reveal - ECHL Sports Logos Net News (September 29)
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