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Goatheads' roster officially hits double-digits

The New Mexico Goatheads’ roster is now past the halfway point. The Colorado Avalanche’s ECHL affiliate announced the signings of forward Dakota Seaman on Tuesday and right winger Jake Chiasson on Thursday for the 2026-27 season. Seaman and Chiasson are the ninth and 10th players, respectively, to sign with the first-year franchise, which begins its inaugural campaign Oct. 16 at the Rio Rancho ...

The New Mexico Goatheads' roster has officially surpassed the double-digit mark, with the Colorado Avalanche's ECHL affiliate announcing the signings of forward Dakota Seaman and right winger Jake Chiasson for the 2026-27 season. Seaman, a 24-year-old Canadian, and Chiasson, a 23-year-old Canadian, are the ninth and 10th players to sign with the inaugural franchise, which begins its first season on October 16 at the Rio Rancho Events Center.

Seaman, who appeared in 24 games last season for the Tulsa Oilers, logged 38 penalty minutes and spent his first year in the league bouncing between the Allen Americans, Wheeling Nailers, and Indy Fuel. Chiasson, who has spent the past three seasons bouncing between the ECHL and AHL, played 19 games with Belleville and 20 with the Orlando Solar Bears last season.

The Goatheads currently have six forwards and four defensemen on their roster, bringing the total to 10 players.

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