Goatheads hire Matt Register as assistant coach for inaugural season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 14, 2026, 3:04 AM
Last updated Jul 14, 2026
HockeyThe New Mexico Goatheads have announced the hiring of Matt Register as an assistant coach. Register, a longtime minor-league defenseman, joins head coach Zack Storini’s staff ahead of the team's inaugural season. New Mexico, an ECHL expansion team, is set to begin its 2026-27 campaign on October 16 against the Allen Americans at the Rio Rancho Events Center. Register brings extensive experience, having spent 15 seasons in various leagues, including the ECHL, where he won the Kelly Cup three times. He was previously an assistant for the Allen Americans after concluding his playing career last season.
- •Matt Register named assistant coach for the New Mexico Goatheads.
- •Team set to start the 2026-27 season on October 16.
- •Register won the Kelly Cup three times during his career.
- •He previously coached with the Allen Americans following his playing career.
- •The Goatheads are reviving professional hockey in New Mexico after nearly 20 years.
- 3:06 AMYahoo Sports — Goatheads focus on defense with 2nd signing
- 3:04 AMYahoo Sports — Goatheads bring former ECHL standout on staff
"The New Mexico Goatheads added to their blue line on Tuesday. The Colorado Avalanche’s ECHL affiliate announced the signing of defenseman Trevor Zins for its inaugural season, which begins Oct. 16 at the Rio Rancho Events Center. Zins is the second player the Goatheads have signed. The first-year franchise announced the addition of forward Grant Ahcan on Friday. Zins was a teammate of Ahcan’s ...
"The New Mexico Goatheads announced their first roster move Friday. On Monday, the Colorado Avalanche’s ECHL affiliate revealed its first addition to coach Zack Storini’s staff. Former longtime minor-league defenseman Matt Register was named assistant coach ahead of the Goatheads’ inaugural season. New Mexico begins its 2026-27 campaign Oct. 16 against the Allen Americans at Rio Rancho Events ...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 15, 2026, 3:06 AMGoatheads focus on defense with 2nd signing
The New Mexico Goatheads added to their blue line on Tuesday. The Colorado Avalanche’s ECHL affiliate announced the signing of defenseman Trevor Zins for its inaugural season, which begins Oct. 16 at the Rio Rancho Events Center. Zins is the second player the Goatheads have signed. The first-year franchise announced the addition of forward Grant Ahcan on Friday. Zins was a teammate of Ahcan’s ...
- Yahoo SportsJul 14, 2026, 3:04 AMGoatheads bring former ECHL standout on staff
The New Mexico Goatheads announced their first roster move Friday. On Monday, the Colorado Avalanche’s ECHL affiliate revealed its first addition to coach Zack Storini’s staff. Former longtime minor-league defenseman Matt Register was named assistant coach ahead of the Goatheads’ inaugural season. New Mexico begins its 2026-27 campaign Oct. 16 against the Allen Americans at Rio Rancho Events ...
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