El Paso’s beloved hometown hockey team, the El Paso Rhinos, is celebrating a remarkable 20-year anniversary — two decades of bringing fast-paced action to the ice and building lasting bonds across the Sun City community.
The Rhinos’ milestone was highlighted this week by KFOX, shining a spotlight on what the organization has meant not just as a sports franchise, but as a cornerstone of local community life. For twenty years, the team has given El Pasoans a rallying point, a reason to fill the stands, and a source of hometown pride that stretches well beyond the rink.
Hockey may not be the first sport that comes to mind when people think of the desert Southwest, but the Rhinos have spent two decades proving that El Paso has a passionate and dedicated fanbase ready to embrace the sport. Season after season, the team has cultivated a loyal following, welcoming families, young fans, and longtime hockey enthusiasts alike through their doors.
The 20-year mark is a testament to the organization’s staying power and its deep roots in the El Paso community. Anniversaries like this one reflect the work of players, coaches, staff, and — perhaps most importantly — the fans who have shown up year after year to cheer the Rhinos on.
As the team celebrates this milestone, El Pasoans have good reason to look back with pride at what the Rhinos have built and look forward with excitement to what the next chapter of Sun City hockey will bring. Here’s to 20 years of the El Paso Rhinos — and many more to come.
Sources: KFOX
