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

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

REV currently operates two teams in the American Association of Professional Baseball – the Cleburne Railroaders and Kane ...

There wasn’t a ceremonial puck drop Tuesday at Rio Rancho Events Center. Matter of fact, there won’t be until October 2026, ...

Professional hockey is returning to New Mexico. The ECHL, a development league for the NHL and AHL, has awarded an expansion ...

The addition of a team in New Mexico will give the ECHL 31 teams in two seasons’ time. This year, the league introduced the Tahoe Knight Monsters (Vegas Golden Knights) and Bloomington Bison ...

The ECHL announced Friday that the league Board of Governors has approved the expansion application Rio Rancho, New Mexico, ...

ECHL New Mexico will play its games at the Rio Ranchero Event Center, which holds 7,000 people. Rio Ranchero Event Center previously hosted hockey from 2006-2009 and again from 2010-2012.

RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – A minor professional hockey team is coming to Rio Rancho, the ECHL announced Friday. The New Mexico ...

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.