Fans will get the opportunity to name the future 31st ECHL franchise, which will begin play in the 2026-27 season.

Rev Entertainment to launch new franchise at Rio Rancho Events Center; community reaction strong as state reenters pro hockey market.

A minor professional hockey team is coming to Rio Rancho, the ECHL announced Friday. The New Mexico Professional Hockey Club ...

There wasn’t a ceremonial puck drop Tuesday at Rio Rancho Events Center. Matter of fact, there won’t be until October 2026, ...

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 ...

Professional hockey is returning to New Mexico. The ECHL, a development league for the NHL and AHL, has awarded an expansion ...

The ECHL announced Friday that the league Board of Governors has approved the expansion application Rio Rancho, New Mexico, ...

On Friday, the league’s Board of Governors formally approved the expansion application for Rio Rancho, New Mexico ... teams at the highest level,” ECHL Commissioner Ryan Crelin said in ...

A Texas-based sports entertainment company is behind the effort to revive pro hockey in the Land of Enchantment, with games slated to begin in 2026.

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 ...