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Maksim Barbashev, who tallied 21 points for Utah Grizzlies and Allen Americans in 2025‑26, has inked a contract with the New Mexico Goatheads. His career includes AHL stints with Hartford and Tucson, playoff contributions with Allen, and a familial link to Stanley Cup champion Ivan Barbashev.
Andrew Agozzino, a 14‑year AHL veteran, is set to begin his coaching career with the Tucson Roadrunners after retiring from professional hockey.
The American Hockey League serves as the premier developmental league for prospects needing extra time before NHL integration, offering a competitive environment that accelerates growth for top young players.
The league prepares for a fresh campaign with preseason games, a celebrated Hall of Fame class, and the debut of the New Mexico Goatheads under their first head coach.
Zack Stortini is appointed head coach of the newly formed New Mexico Goatheads, an ECHL expansion team set to debut in the 2026‑27 season.
The Colorado Avalanche Hockey Club announced Zack Stortini as the new head coach of the New Mexico Goatheads, an ECHL team based in Rio Rancho and owned by REV Entertainment. Stortini's rich playing background and recent AHL coaching success position him to lead the franchise forward.