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 ...

Mayor of Rio Rancho Gregg Hull speaks during the ECHL's New Mexico Hockey Club presser at the Rio Rancho Events Center on Tuesday May 6, 2025.

In early May, the ECHL Board of Governors approved the expansion application of Rio Rancho, New Mexico for admittance into the League. The club will begin play in the 2026-27 season. Advertisement ...

Professional hockey returns to New Mexico as a new ECHL team is set to debut in Rio Rancho in 2026, operated by REV Entertainment. Albuquerque Business First. Select a City ...