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Rush Trade Blake Christensen to Fort Wayne to Complete Future Considerations Deal
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 StoryMore from the ECHL
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Rush Announce Date Change
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 StoryMore from the ECHL
Rush Announce 2026 Protected List
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 StoryMore from the ECHL
Rush Named Finalist for Four ECHL Team Awards
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 StoryMore from the ECHL
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Rapid City Sports Headlines
- Cory Berberian nominated for the Broadcaster of the Year award - ECHL KOTA (June 12)
- Rush falls in the final game of the season - ECHL KOTA (April 20)
- Rapid City Rush End of Season Party set for April 20 at The Monument - ECHL KOTA (April 19)
- Knight Monsters close regular season with 6-4 win against Rush - ECHL Tahoe Daily Tribune (April 19)
- Rush wins one for the dogs - ECHL KOTA (April 18)
- Rushââ¬â¢s Klotz set to play in 700th game - ECHL KOTA (April 17)
- Rush finishes up the season at home this week - ECHL KOTA (April 15)
- Utah Grizzlies bid farewell in final game before relocating - ECHL Deseret News (April 13)
- Rush looks to finish regular season on a strong note - ECHL KOTA (April 8)
- Rush honors Brett Davis with the Blaine Jarvis Heart and Soul Award - ECHL KOTA (April 8)
- Oilers sweep the Rush with a 6-4 win - ECHL KOTA (April 6)
- Rush shutout by Tulsa - ECHL KOTA (April 2)
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