New Mexico Goatheads

About The Team

The New Mexico Goatheads are the newest team in the ECHL, the premier “AA” developmental hockey league affiliated with the NHL. The Goatheads will begin play in the 2026–27 season, hosting 36 regular-season home games at the Rio Rancho Events Center.

Jared Johnson

General Manager

Originally from Knoxville, TN, he’s a University of Tennessee alum who previously worked for the Knoxville Ice Bears and Huntsville Havoc of the SPHL. He enjoys spending time with his fiancée, Lindsey, and their wiener dog, Nugget, and cheering on the Volunteers.

Richard Haifley

Director, Sales

Originally from Houston, TX, he attended Stephen F. Austin and has worked across several leagues, including the Victoria Generals and Acadiana Cane Cutters (TCL), Salt Lake City Stars (NBA G League), Salt Lake Bees (Triple-A Baseball), Sacramento State, and UT Arlington. He loves to cook and is a die-hard Pittsburgh Penguins and Steelers fan. Richard will also be the Public Address Announcer for all games!

Colleen McCue

Director, Operations

Originally from Chicago, IL, Colleen graduated from St. Ambrose University and spent three seasons with the Quad City Storm before bringing her passion for hockey to New Mexico. Outside of work, she enjoys hiking, paddleboarding, and exploring new places.

Lucas Kalish

Director, Marketing

Originally from the suburbs of Chicago, IL, he attended the University of Missouri and Wichita State University before working for the Huntsville Havoc of the SPHL. He enjoys playing video games and spending time with his fiancée, Madyson, and their cats, Goose and Rocket.

Anthony Aguilar-Pichette

Manager, Sales

Originally from Albuquerque, NM, he attended the University of New Mexico and previously worked for NASCAR. He enjoys spending time with his dachshund, Snoop, his long-time girlfriend, and his close-knit family. He's also a Marvel junkie, comic book guru, and has been a die-hard WWE fan since age four.

Taylor Heinl

Coordinator, Operations and Merchandise

Originally from Albuquerque, NM, she attended the University of New Mexico and has worked for the Albuquerque Isotopes, the university itself, and the 2025 Men's College World Series in Omaha. She has seven box turtles that live in her backyard, is a lifelong Dodgers fan, and has been to over 50 concerts.