RIO RANCHO, N.M. – The New Mexico Goatheads, proud affiliates of the NHL's Colorado Avalanche and AHL's Colorado Eagles, announced today that the team has acquired forward Max Helgeson from the Cincinnati Cyclones in exchange for forward Luka Burzan.
Helgeson, 25, joins New Mexico after beginning the 2026-27 season with Cincinnati, appearing in two games. The 6-foot-1, right-shot forward made his professional debut with the Cyclones during the 2025-26 season, recording four assists in 15 ECHL games.
The Anchorage, Alaska native completed his collegiate career at Miami University (Ohio) during the 2025-26 season, recording 20 points (10G, 10A) in 36 games.
Prior to Miami, Helgeson spent three seasons at the University of Alaska Anchorage, recording 68 points (33G, 35A) in 95 games. He served as an alternate captain during the 2023-24 and 2024-25 seasons.
Before his collegiate career, Helgeson played in the North American Hockey League (NAHL), including two seasons with the Kenai River Brown Bears. He recorded 85 points (37G, 48A) in 95 games with Kenai River and added eight points (5G, 3A) in nine playoff appearances during the 2020-21 season.
Helgeson joins the Goatheads as New Mexico continues its inaugural 2026-27 ECHL season.
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