Opening Night Single-Game Tickets Officially Sold Out
Opening Night is officially a single-game sellout! Limited tickets remain for Saturday and Sunday as the Goatheads prepare for their inaugural Opening Weekend.
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Saturday, October 17th
Opening Weekend | 3,000 Rally Towel Giveaway
Celebrate Opening Weekend on Saturday, October 17 at 7 PM! The first 3,000 fans will receive a commemorative rally towel as the New Mexico Goatheads continue their inaugural weekend.
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Zack Stortini Named First Head Coach in New Mexico Goatheads History
Zack Stortini has been named the first head coach in New Mexico Goatheads history ahead of Opening Weekend on October 16.
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Matt Register Named Assistant Coach of the New Mexico Goatheads
Three-time Kelly Cup champion and one of the most accomplished defensemen in ECHL history joins Zack Stortini’s coaching staff
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New Mexico Goatheads Announce Multi-Year Affiliation with Colorado Avalanche
RIO RANCHO, N.M. — The New Mexico Goatheads announced Friday a multi-year NHL affiliation agreement with the Colorado Avalanche as the Goatheads prepare for their inaugural 2026–27 ECHL season.“This partnership is about opportunity and growth,” said Jared Johnson, general manager of the New...
Opening Night is officially a single-game sellout! Limited tickets remain for Saturday and Sunday as the Goatheads prepare for their inaugural Opening Weekend.
Celebrate Opening Weekend on Saturday, October 17 at 7 PM! The first 3,000 fans will receive a commemorative rally towel as the New Mexico Goatheads continue their inaugural weekend.
Zack Stortini has been named the first head coach in New Mexico Goatheads history ahead of Opening Weekend on October 16.
Three-time Kelly Cup champion and one of the most accomplished defensemen in ECHL history joins Zack Stortini’s coaching staff
RIO RANCHO, N.M. — The New Mexico Goatheads announced Friday a multi-year NHL affiliation agreement with the Colorado Avalanche as the Goatheads prepare for their inaugural 2026–27 ECHL season.“This partnership is about opportunity and growth,” said Jared Johnson, general manager of the New...
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Friday, October 16th
Inaugural Opening Night | 6,000 Glow Stick Giveaway
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Puck Drops:
7:00 PM MT
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Rio Rancho Events Center
Saturday, October 17th
Opening Weekend | 3,000 Rally Towel Giveaway
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Puck Drops:
7:00 PM MT
Rio Rancho Events Center
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Rio Rancho Events Center
Sunday, October 18th
Opening Weekend | 3,000 Team Poster Giveaway
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Puck Drops:
3:00 PM MT
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Rio Rancho Events Center
PLAYER TRANSACTIONS PRES. BY NORTHLAND
Yavaș Brings Size and Edge to New Mexico
Goatheads Ink Defenseman Aaron Chiarot
Goatheads Add Veteran Presence with Forward Tyler Drevitch
Goatheads Add Defenseman Noah Barlage to Inaugural Blue Line
Goatheads Add AHL-Experienced Forward Jake Chiasson
Goatheads Add Toughness with Forward Dakota Seaman
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Friday,
October 16th, 2026
Inaugural Opening Night | 6,000 Glow Stick Giveaway
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Be there for the first game in New Mexico Goatheads history on Friday, October 16 at 7 PM. The first 6,000 fans receive commemorative LED glow rods as professional hockey returns to New Mexico.
Puck Drops:
7:00 PM MT
Rio Rancho Events Center
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Rio Rancho Events Center
Saturday,
October 17th, 2026
Opening Weekend | 3,000 Rally Towel Giveaway
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Celebrate Opening Weekend on Saturday, October 17 at 7 PM! The first 3,000 fans will receive a commemorative rally towel as the New Mexico Goatheads continue their inaugural weekend.
Puck Drops:
7:00 PM MT
Rio Rancho Events Center
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Rio Rancho Events Center
Sunday,
October 18th, 2026
Opening Weekend | 3,000 Team Poster Giveaway
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Wrap up Opening Weekend on Sunday, October 18 at 3 PM! The first 3,000 fans will receive a team poster as we celebrate the final game of the New Mexico Goatheads' historic inaugural weekend.
- Post-Game Autographs from the team!
- First 3,000 fans receive a team poster!
- First 2,500 fans receive a Goatheads puck!
Puck Drops:
3:00 PM MT
Rio Rancho Events Center
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Rio Rancho Events Center
Friday,
October 23rd, 2026
New Mexico Goatheads @ Tahoe Knight Monsters
Puck Drops:
7:00 PM PT
8:00 PM MT
Tahoe Blue Event Center
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Tahoe Blue Event Center
Saturday,
October 24th, 2026
New Mexico Goatheads @ Tahoe Knight Monsters
Puck Drops:
7:00 PM PT
8:00 PM MT
Tahoe Blue Event Center
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Tahoe Blue Event Center
Sunday,
October 25th, 2026
New Mexico Goatheads @ Tahoe Knight Monsters
Puck Drops:
3:00 PM PT
4:00 PM MT
Tahoe Blue Event Center
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Tahoe Blue Event Center
Friday,
October 30th, 2026
Oktoberfest | Goatheads vs. Rapid City Rush
Puck Drops:
7:00 PM MT
Rio Rancho Events Center
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Rio Rancho Events Center
Saturday,
October 31st, 2026
Peanuts Halloween | Goatheads vs. Rapid City Rush
Puck Drops:
7:00 PM MT
Rio Rancho Events Center
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Rio Rancho Events Center
Wednesday,
November 4th, 2026
Pucks and Pages | Goatheads vs. Allen Americans
Puck Drops:
7:00 PM MT
Rio Rancho Events Center
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Rio Rancho Events Center
Friday,
November 6th, 2026
Youth Sports Night | Goatheads vs. Allen Americans
Puck Drops:
7:00 PM MT
Rio Rancho Events Center
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Rio Rancho Events Center
Saturday,
November 7th, 2026
Military Night pres. by Paws and Stripes & Veterans Integration Centers (VIC) | Goatheads vs. Allen Americans
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Puck Drops:
7:00 PM MT
Rio Rancho Events Center
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Rio Rancho Events Center
Friday,
November 13th, 2026
New Mexico Goatheads @ Kalamazoo Wings
Puck Drops:
7:00 PM ET
5:00 PM MT
Wings Event Center
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Wings Event Center
Saturday,
November 14th, 2026
New Mexico Goatheads @ Kalamazoo Wings
Puck Drops:
7:00 PM ET
5:00 PM MT
Wings Event Center
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Wings Event Center
Sunday,
November 15th, 2026
New Mexico Goatheads @ Kalamazoo Wings
Puck Drops:
3:00 PM ET
1:00 PM MT
Wings Event Center
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Wings Event Center
Thursday,
November 19th, 2026
New Mexico Goatheads @ Tahoe Knight Monsters
Puck Drops:
10:30 AM PT
11:30 AM MT
Tahoe Blue Event Center
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Tahoe Blue Event Center
Friday,
November 20th, 2026
New Mexico Goatheads @ Tahoe Knight Monsters
Puck Drops:
7:00 PM PT
8:00 PM MT
Tahoe Blue Event Center
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Tahoe Blue Event Center
Saturday,
November 21st, 2026
New Mexico Goatheads @ Tahoe Knight Monsters
Puck Drops:
7:00 PM PT
8:00 PM MT
Tahoe Blue Event Center
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Tahoe Blue Event Center
Wednesday,
November 25th, 2026
Blackout Wednesday | Goatheads vs. Florida Everblades
Puck Drops:
7:00 PM MT
Rio Rancho Events Center
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Rio Rancho Events Center
Friday,
November 27th, 2026
Star Wars Night | Goatheads vs. Florida Everblades
Puck Drops:
7:00 PM MT
Rio Rancho Events Center
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Rio Rancho Events Center
Saturday,
November 28th, 2026
We Are New Mexico Night pres. by the City of Rio Rancho | Goatheads vs. Florida Everblades
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Puck Drops:
7:00 PM MT
Rio Rancho Events Center
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Rio Rancho Events Center
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