Colorado Avalanche management appoints former NHL forward and enforcer Zack Stortini as the first head coach in the history of the New Mexico Goatheads, an expansion team in the ECHL. The announcement names Stortini as the person tasked with building the club’s coaching structure and preparing for the franchise’s inaugural season. One report describes him as the league’s first head coach for the Goatheads, highlighting his background as a physical player during his NHL career and his coaching experience in professional ranks. Another source similarly states that Avalanche officials entrust Stortini—described as a longtime AHL assistant—with leading the new organization from its start. Across the coverage, the central points are that Stortini is joining as the team’s inaugural coach, that the role is tied to the Goatheads’ launch season, and that his appointment comes with the responsibility of establishing the team’s approach and day-to-day direction as it enters the ECHL. The reporting does not provide additional details in these excerpts about contractual terms, assistant staff, or specific season goals.