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The New Mexico Goatheads are a minor league hockey team. Based in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, they are a member of the ECHL.

Goatheads Add Lynden Breen to Inaugural Roster

July 17, 2026 - The New Mexico Goatheads continue building their inaugural roster with the addition of forward Lynden Breen for the 2026-27 ECHL season. Breen arrives in New Mexico after spending the 2025-26 season with the South Carolina Stingrays, where he appeared in 59 regular-season games and recorded 25 points (4 goals, 21 assists). "Lynden is a highly competitive player who has consistently produced offensively while earning the trust of his coaches in every situation," said Head Coach Zack Stortini. "He brings strong leadershi... Full Story

Goatheads Add Veteran Defenseman Trevor Zins to Inaugural Roster

July 14, 2026 - The New Mexico Goatheads continue adding experience to their inaugural roster, announcing the signing of defenseman Trevor Zins for the 2026-27 ECHL season. Zins arrives in New Mexico after splitting the 2025-26 campaign between the Idaho Steelheads, Greensboro Gargoyles and Indy Fuel. The 27-year-old appeared in 65 regular-season games, totaling 17 points (2 goals, 15 assists), before adding three assists in five Kelly Cup Playoff contests with Indy. "Trevor is a proven professional who brings a highly competitive min... Full Story

Matt Register Named Assistant Coach of the New Mexico Goatheads

July 13, 2026 - The New Mexico Goatheads announced today that Matt Register has been named assistant coach ahead of the team's inaugural 2026-27 ECHL season. Register joins the Goatheads after spending the 2025-26 season with the Allen Americans, where he began the year as a player before transitioning behind the bench as an assistant coach during the season. "Matt Register brings an incredible level of experience, leadership, and a winning pedigree to our coaching staff, and we're thrilled to welcome him as our assistant coach," said... Full Story

Goatheads Sign First Player in Franchise History

July 10, 2026 - RIO RANCHO, N.M. - The New Mexico Goatheads announced today that the team has signed forward Grant Ahcan to an ECHL contract for the 2026-27 season, making him the first player in franchise history. Ahcan becomes the first official member of the Goatheads' inaugural roster as the organization prepares for its historic first season this October. "Grant Ahcan embodies everything we want the New Mexico Goatheads to represent," said Head Coach Zack Stortini. "He is an outstanding leader, an exceptional teammate, and someon... Full Story

• Goatheads Add Lynden Breen to Inaugural Roster - July 17, 2026
  
• Goatheads Add Veteran Defenseman Trevor Zins to Inaugural Roster - July 14, 2026
  
• Matt Register Named Assistant Coach of the New Mexico Goatheads - July 13, 2026
  
• Goatheads Sign First Player in Franchise History - July 10, 2026
  
• Zack Stortini Named First Head Coach in New Mexico Goatheads History - June 20, 2026
  
• New Mexico Goatheads Announce $100,000 Investment into McDermott Athletic Center - June 3, 2026
  
• New Mexico Goatheads Announce Inaugural 2026-27 Schedule - May 14, 2026
  
• Goatheads Set for Historic Opening Night on October 16 - May 11, 2026
  
• New Mexico Goatheads: A Year in Review - May 2, 2026
  
• Goatheads + Isleta Resort & Casino Announce Multi-Year Partnership - April 20, 2026
  
• Goatheads announce affiliation with Colorado Avalanche - February 22, 2026
  
• Meet Billy, the official mascot of your New Mexico Goatheads - February 21, 2026
  
• ECHL Development and Its Role for the Avalanche and Goatheads - February 3, 2026
  
• NHL Affiliate and Mascot Reveal Set for February 21 - January 29, 2026
  
• Introducing the New Mexico Goatheads - September 29, 2025
  
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League: ECHL
Home: Rio Rancho, New Mexico
Affiliation: Colorado Avalanche
Website: New Mexico Goatheads site
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• Albuquerque Isotopes (PCL) - Albuquerque, New Mexico
  
• New Mexico Chupacabras (IFL) - Albuquerque, New Mexico
  
• New Mexico Ice Wolves (NAHL) - Albuquerque, New Mexico
  
• New Mexico United (USL) - Albuquerque, New Mexico
  
• Santa Fe Fuego (Pecos) - Santa Fe, New Mexico
  

• New Mexico Goatheads add another forward to roster - ECHL Albuquerque Journal (July 18)
  
• NM Goatheads focus on defense with 2nd signing - ECHL Albuquerque Journal (July 15)
  
• 3-time Kelly Cup champ joins NM Goatheads coaching staff - ECHL Albuquerque Journal (July 14)
  
• NM Goatheads sign 1st player ahead of inaugural season - ECHL Albuquerque Journal (July 11)
  
• 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)
  
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