A new ECHL franchise is one step closer to butting heads with the rest of the league after unveiling their name and logos. The franchise based in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, revealed their full identity during an event at their future home, the Rio Rancho Events Center, on Monday, September
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ECHL Expansion Franchise in New Mexico Announces Name-the-Team Contest Finalists
The newest expansion franchise in the ECHL has narrowed down the options for its nickname to three that encompass aspects of its home state’s iconic wildlife and landscapes. The team based in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, will take to the ice at the start of the 2026-27 ECHL season. When