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Goatheads add Briley Wood and Maxim Barbashev to roster

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 3:05 AM

Last updated Aug 8, 2026

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Summary

The New Mexico Goatheads announced the signings of Briley Wood and Maxim Barbashev, bringing the total of players signed to eight as they build their roster. Wood, a 23-year-old forward, posted 10 goals and 22 assists last season with the Rapid City Rush. Barbashev, 22, is the younger brother of Vegas Golden Knights forward Ivan Barbashev and had nine goals and 12 assists with the Allen Americans and the Grizzlies in 2025-26. The Goatheads are preparing for their inaugural season, beginning on October 16 at the Rio Rancho Events Center, and must finalize their roster by then.

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By the Numbers

•Goatheads sign forwards Briley Wood and Maxim Barbashev.
•Wood had 10 goals and 22 assists last season in the ECHL.
•Barbashev is the younger brother of NHL player Ivan Barbashev.
•The team starts its inaugural season on October 16.
•They aim to complete their 20-player roster by the start of the season.

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3:05 AMYahoo Sports — Goatheads continue to bolster front line

What they're saying

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The New Mexico Goatheads are nearing the halfway point of their roster build. The Colorado Avalanche’s ECHL affiliate announced the signing of forward Briley Wood on Tuesday and left winger Maxim Barbashev on Friday. The two are the seventh and eighth players, respectively, to join the first-year franchise, which begins its season Oct. 16 at the Rio Rancho Events Center. ECHL teams are allowed ...
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