NHL-contracted defenseman returns to AHL after nine games with New Mexico
RIO RANCHO, N.M. – The New Mexico Goatheads, proud affiliates of the NHL's Colorado Avalanche and AHL's Colorado Eagles, announced today that defenseman Saige Weinstein has been recalled to the Colorado Eagles of the American Hockey League (AHL).
Weinstein, who is under an NHL contract with the Colorado Avalanche, returns to the AHL after appearing in nine games with New Mexico during the team's inaugural 2026-27 season. The defenseman recorded two assists, 12 penalty minutes and a plus-one rating during his time with the Goatheads.
The Edmonton, Alberta native spent the 2025-26 season between the Eagles and Utah Grizzlies, recording one goal in three AHL appearances and two assists in 30 ECHL games.
Prior to turning professional, Weinstein played four seasons with the Spokane Chiefs of the Western Hockey League (WHL), recording 84 points (18G, 66A) in 244 regular-season games. He served as an alternate captain during the 2024-25 season and helped Spokane reach the WHL Championship Series.
Weinstein returns to Colorado as the Goatheads continue their inaugural 2026-27 ECHL season.
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