RIO RANCHO, NM –  Recently hockey fans in Albuquerque and Rio Rancho found out their identity, when it was revealed the new ECHL team would be called the New Mexico Goatheads.   The name was chosen through a fan vote, between … Continue reading →

RIO RANCHO, N.M. – The New Mexico Pro Hockey Club officially unveiled its permanent name and identity: the New Mexico Goatheads. The announcement marks the next milestone for the state’s new ECHL team, which was introduced in May and will … Continue reading →

WICHITA, Kan. – The Wichita Thunder, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s San Jose Sharks and American Hockey League’s San Jose Barracuda, announced that veteran defenseman Nolan Kneen has re-signed for the 2025-26 season. Kneen, 26, returns for a … Continue reading →

ORLANDO, Fla. – The Orlando Solar Bears, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Tampa Bay Lightning, announced the signing of forward Ryan Naumovski to a contract for the 2025-26 season.  Naumovski, 26, has 46 previous games of ECHL experience … Continue reading →

Bloomington, Ill. – The Bloomington Bison announced that the team has signed forwards Lou-Felix Denis and Mikael Robidoux to ECHL standard player contracts. Denis was acquired from the Reading Royals on March 2, 2025 after putting up 16 points (6g-10a) … Continue reading →

Reading, Pa. – The Reading Royals, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Philadelphia Flyers and American Hockey League’s Lehigh Valley Phantoms, announced that forward Alec Butcher has signed a contract with the club for the 2025-26 season. Butcher, 31, … Continue reading →