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Rush Trade Blake Christensen to Fort Wayne to Complete Future Considerations Deal

ECHL Rapid City Rush June 17, 2026 - (RAPID CITY, S.D.)- The Rapid City Rush, proud ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Calgary Flames, announced Wednesday, in an Active Life Chiropractic roster adjustment, the team has traded Blake Christensen to the Fort Wayne Komets. This move satisfies a future considerations trade in which Rapid City received Ian Pierce from the Komets in January. Christensen, 30, was claimed off waivers by the Rush on February 7th after having been released by the Kalamazoo Wings. Rapid City suspended Christens... Full Story

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Rush Announce Date Change

ECHL Rapid City Rush June 9, 2026 - (RAPID CITY, S.D.)- The Rapid City Rush, proud ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Calgary Flames, announced a date change for their March home series against the New Mexico Goatheads. The game originally scheduled for Wednesday, March 3rd at 7:05 p.m. MST will now be played on Sunday, March 7th at 4:05 p.m. MST. The other two games in the series remain unchanged. Rapid City will host New Mexico on Friday, March 5th, Saturday, March 6th, and Sunday, March 7th. The Rapid City Rush, proud ECHL af... Full Story

Rush Announce 2026 Protected List

ECHL Rapid City Rush June 9, 2026 - (RAPID CITY, S.D.)- The Rapid City Rush, proud ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Calgary Flames, announced on Tuesday its protected list of players ahead of the 2025-26 season. The Rush placed 29 players on their protected list, consisting of 17 forwards, ten defensemen, and two goaltenders. These players' ECHL rights are retained by Rapid City, except for players who have reached veteran status. Teams are permitted to protect as many players as they wish. This is the first critical date for the... Full Story

Rush Named Finalist for Four ECHL Team Awards

ECHL Rapid City Rush June 8, 2026 - (RAPID CITY, S.D.)- The Rapid City Rush, proud ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Calgary Flames, are pleased to announce the organization has been named as a finalist in four categories for the 2025-26 ECHL Team Awards, presented by SponsorCX. The Rush have been nominated for the following awards: Community Service Team of the Year Theme Night of the Year (Black Hills Brawl) Most Creative Ticket Package of the Year (Salute Our Veterans) Joe Babik Award - Media/PR Director of the Year (C... Full Story

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