New Mexico Goatheads Chosen as Name of State's New Pro Hockey Team

New Mexico professional hockey team named Goatheads

A public vote was held and the results led to the Goatheads being crowned the winner over the Tarantula Hawks and the Cutthroats.

New Mexico Goatheads chosen as name of state's new pro hockey team

New Mexico Goatheads revealed as name for state’s new pro hockey teamThe Goatheads beat out the Cutthroats and the Tarantula Hawks. RIO RANCHO, N.M. — Sports in the desert just got a whole lot cooler – New Mexico’s first professional hockey team in 17 years officially has a name. The team unveiled New Mexico Goatheads as the official name Monday night at the Rio Rancho Events Center where they will soon play. Goatheads, Tarantula Hawks and Cutth…

New Mexico's new pro hockey unveils team name

RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico's newest professional sports franchise has a name, as it was announced on Monday at the Rio Rancho Events Center that "The New Mexico Goatheads" will be the newest ECHL hockey team in 2026. "We had over 5,000 participants in the name the team contest, and we are so thankful for your passionate responses. Your response reaffirms why this is absolutely the place to bring the only professional hockey team in New…

New Mexico ECHL team to be named Goatheads; will start in 2026-27

The New Mexico Pro Hockey Club announced its new ECHL team name, the Goatheads, set to begin play in the 2026-27 season. Based in Rio Rancho, the Goatheads will be the 31st franchise in the league, embodying the toughness and resilience of the local culture. General Manager Jared Johnson expressed that the name resonates with the community, creating an authentic identity for fans to support. The team will play at the 7,000-seat Rio Rancho Events…

New Mexico ECHL team to be named Goatheads; will start in 2026-27 - Daily Faceoff

A team that will be playing in the Southwest U.S. has its identity. On Monday, the New Mexico Pro Hockey Club announced its new name – the New Mexico Goatheads. A brand built for New Mexico, chosen by New Mexico.Learn more at https://t.co/FrBecLjTsA pic.twitter.com/208YMJpRQn— New Mexico Goatheads (@NMGoatheads) September 30, 2025 The Goatheads, which will be based in Rio Rancho, N.M., will be the 31st team in the ECHL, with the expectation that…