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 the Rio Rancho Events Center. REV Entertainment’s Sports Management division will oversee team operations, and the Dallas Stars will serve as hockey operations consultants to REV Entertainment for the launch of the team, according to the ECHL.
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“We are incredibly excited to bring professional hockey back to New Mexico and to expand the ECHL’s footprint with the league’s 31st Member. The Rio Rancho community has a rich history with the sport, and we look forward to building a team that will be a source of pride for fans across the region. We can’t wait to drop the puck in 2026!” said REV Entertainment President Sean Decker in a news release.
The team’s official name will be determined through a “Name the Team” contest. To suggest a name, click here.