Vote Nugget: Voting Opens for 2025-26 ECHL Mascot of the Year

July 28, 2026 - (RAPID CITY, S.D.)- The Rapid City Rush, proud ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Calgary Flames, are pleased to share that Nugget is in the running for the 2025-26 ECHL Mascot of the Year, and Rush fans can help him take home the title. From now through Friday, July 31st at 9:59 p.m. MDT, Rush Nation can cast their ballots for Nugget. The only mascot the Rush have ever known, Nugget has been a fixture in the Rapid City and Black Hills communities since 2008. The beloved donkey is one of the most... Full Story

Rush Announce 2026-27 Promotional Schedule

July 28, 2026 - (RAPID CITY, S.D.) - The Rapid City Rush, proud ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Calgary Flames, unveiled their promotional schedule for the 2026-27 season. This 2026-27 schedule features a total of 25 promotional and theme nights. The Rush will wear specialty jerseys seven times this season, with a live jersey auction immediately following the action. This season begins with the first three-in-three on home opening weekend in franchise history, with theme nights scheduled for each game of the ... Full Story

Rush Sign Kenny Belanger Jr.

July 23, 2026 - (RAPID CITY, S.D.) - The Rapid City Rush, proud ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Calgary Flames, announced Thursday, in an Active Life Chiropractic roster adjustment, the signing of Kenny Belanger Jr. for the 2026-27 season. Belanger, 21, turns professional following his freshman season at Nipissing University in North Bay, Ontario, where he recorded 14 points (6g+8a) with 22 penalty minutes in 22 games played. The left-shot winger brings great size to the Rush, checking in at 6-foot-5 and 220 pou... Full Story

Rush Bring Back Cole Tymkin

July 21, 2026 - (RAPID CITY, S.D.) - The Rapid City Rush, proud ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Calgary Flames, announced Tuesday, in an Active Life Chiropractic roster adjustment, forward Cole Tymkin has re-signed with the club for the 2026-27 season. Tymkin, 27, joined the Rush following the March 13th trade with Wheeling that also sent Eric Parker to Rapid City. Following the trade, Tymkin suited up in 11 games with the Rush and scored a goal in the club's April 12th victory at Utah. He also picked up two fig... Full Story

• Rush Bring Back Cole Tymkin - Rapid City Rush (ECHL) July 21
• Eric Parker Re-Signs with Rush - Rapid City Rush (ECHL) July 16
• Rush Re-Sign Rasmus Ekström - Rapid City Rush (ECHL) July 14
• Rush Announce Qualifying Offers for 2026-27 Season - Rapid City Rush (ECHL) July 8
• Logan Nelson Returns to the Rush - Rapid City Rush (ECHL) July 7
• Rush Announce Hiring of John Mitchell as Assistant Coach - Rapid City Rush (ECHL) June 29
• Ryan Wagner Returns for Third Rush Season - Rapid City Rush (ECHL) June 24
• Ryan Wagner Returns for Third Rush Season - Rapid City Rush (ECHL) June 23
• Rush Announce 2025-26 Season-Ending Roster - Rapid City Rush (ECHL) June 23
• Rush Complete Future Considerations Trades - Rapid City Rush (ECHL) June 20
• Rush Trade Blake Christensen to Fort Wayne to Complete Future Considerations Deal - Rapid City Rush (ECHL) June 17
• Rush Announce Date Change - Rapid City Rush (ECHL) June 9
• Rush Announce 2026 Protected List - Rapid City Rush (ECHL) June 9
• Rush Named Finalist for Four ECHL Team Awards - Rapid City Rush (ECHL) June 8
• Loyal Plumbing Community Spotlight: 2025-26 Year in Review - Rapid City Rush (ECHL) June 1
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Rapid City Rush's Garrett Klotz congratulated by team

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• Rapid City Rush previews 2026 theme nights - ECHL KOTA (July 29)
• 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)
• Rush’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)
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