Los Alamos launches first ever all girls hockey team, partners with Mustangs

The Los Alamos Hockey Association unveiled a new all girls youth hockey team in mid December, marking a local expansion of youth sports offerings and an effort to nurture a competitive girls program. The roster mixes 10U and 12U players, ranging from brand new skaters to returning players in their second to fourth years, and the association said the players took to the ice for the first games at 9:30 and 10:45 a.m. on Saturday, December 13 at the Los Alamos County Ice Rink.

LAHA will partner with the New Mexico Mustangs, an all girls hockey organization based in Albuquerque, to practice together and develop coaching and competitive opportunities. Officials framed the collaboration as a response to growing interest in girls hockey and as a way to accelerate skill development through shared practices and regional competition. Further activity for the Los Alamos squad is planned in January, and the announcement encourages local support and participation as the program expands.

For Los Alamos residents the new team has several local implications. Increased weekday and weekend rink use can help stabilize ice rink revenues during peak winter months and create more hours for coaching, volunteer engagement, and youth programming. Families may see new travel commitments for regional practices and tournaments when the partnership with Albuquerque translates into joint sessions or games. The program also broadens sports options for girls in town, creating a clearer pathway from youth hockey to school level and regional competition.

From a community planning perspective the arrival of an all girls team highlights shifting demand for gender inclusive youth sports and suggests modest economic spillovers from equipment purchases, local concession sales, and increased foot traffic at rink events. LAHA's approach of teaming with an established all girls organization from Albuquerque could speed competitive readiness while strengthening regional ties in New Mexico youth hockey.

The announcement was submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 15, 2025. Residents interested in supporting or participating are encouraged to follow LAHA announcements for registration and schedule updates planned for January.