Rev Entertainment to launch new franchise at Rio Rancho Events Center; community reaction strong as state reenters pro hockey market.

City leaders have high hopes that a Division 2 hockey team will keep the arena alive.

Fans will get the opportunity to name the future 31st ECHL franchise, which will begin play in the 2026-27 season.

RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – Professional hockey is returning to New Mexico. The ECHL, a development league for the NHL and AHL, has awarded an expansion franchise to the city of Rio Rancho.

The ECHL is a minor professional hockey league and the league is adding its 31st team right here in New Mexico. They’re called the New Mexico Pro Hockey Club and their inaugural season will ...

RIO RANCHO, N.M. — It was a day of celebration Wednesday for Rio Rancho Public Schools, after more than five years and countless partnerships Rio TECH is finally open. “Today not only marks ...

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With a 6-0 victory late Friday night, the Mavericks completed a four-game sweep of the Tahoe Knight Monsters in the best-of-seven Mountain Division Finals of the ECHL’s Kelly Cup Playoffs.