Inaugural Opening Night | New Mexico Goatheads
Schedule
Fri, 16 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 am
UTC-07:00Location
3001 Civic Center Cir NE, Rio Rancho, NM, United States, New Mexico 87144 | Rio Rancho, NM
Join us on Friday, October 16, 2026 at 7:00 PM as the New Mexico Goatheads take the ice for the first game in franchise history and bring professional hockey back to New Mexico for the first time in nearly two decades.This unforgettable night will mark the beginning of a new era at the Rio Rancho Events Center.
Opening Night Highlights:
• First 6,000 fans receive commemorative LED glow rods
• Inaugural season celebrations
• Special presentations and fan experiences
The New Mexico Goatheads’ inaugural season, presented by Isleta Resort & Casino, is shaping up to be one of the most exciting moments in New Mexico sports history.
Be there to witness the first puck drop and become part of history.
Where is it happening?
3001 Civic Center Cir NE, Rio Rancho, NM, United States, New Mexico 87144
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