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

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 ...

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

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

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.

MAD Global CEO Mike DuHaime joins Slap Shot Sports Group as co-owner of New Mexico’s new ECHL minor league team.

The league announced Friday morning that the Board of Governors has approved the expansion application of Rio Rancho, New Mexico for admittance into the ECHL. The club will begin play in the 2026 ...

City leaders have high hopes that a Division 2 hockey team will keep the arena alive.