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

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

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 ...

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

There wasn’t a ceremonial puck drop Tuesday at Rio Rancho Events Center ... as plans for the ECHL’s New Mexico Hockey Club were announced Tuesday in a press conference at the team’s future ...

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 team will compete in the ECHL, a “AA” Developmental Hockey League. Full and partial ticket plans are currently on sale at www.gargoyleshockey.com. The Gargoyles are owned by Zawyer Sports ...