Connor Murphy Returns to the Rush
Published on January 19, 2026 under ECHL (ECHL)
Rapid City Rush News Release
(RAPID CITY, S.D.) - The Rapid City Rush, proud ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Calgary Flames, announced Monday, in an Active Life Chiropractic roster adjustment, goaltender Connor Murphy has been assigned to the team by the AHL's Calgary Wranglers.
Murphy, 27, was recalled on January 11th and started for Calgary this past Saturday. In total, Murphy has played five AHL games this season in two separate stints.
The third-year pro was in the midst of one of his best career stretches before being called up. Murphy has won three consecutive starts and is 4-1 since the holiday break with a .949 save percentage. He was named Warrior Hockey ECHL Goaltender of the Week on January 12th.
Murphy is the Rush's winningest goaltender on the season with a 9-7-2 record and 3.05 goals against average. He returns to Rapid City ahead of a three-game Mountain Division series against Utah.
The Rapid City Rush face the Utah Grizzlies on January 23rd, 24th, and 25th at The Monument Ice Arena! Saturday, January 24th is Rodeo Night, presented by Western Legacy Foundation, with specialty jerseys and a pregame party in the Cowboy Bar. Call the Rush office at 605-716-7825 or visit www.rapidcityrush.com to learn more and secure your seats today.
ECHL Stories from January 19, 2026
- Team Stripes Downs Team Stars in 2026 Warrior/ECHL All-Star Classic - ECHL
- ECHL Transactions - January 19 - ECHL
- Bear Bites - Solar Bears Update - Orlando Solar Bears
- K-Wings Explode for Six, Clip Cyclones in Comeback Victory Monday - Kalamazoo Wings
- Michel Scores Twice, Royals Earn Series Win over Gargoyles, 3-2 - Reading Royals
- Knight Monsters Weekly Update: January 19, 2026 - Tahoe Knight Monsters
- 'Clones Stunned by K-Wings, Drop Monday Afternoon Contest - Cincinnati Cyclones
- Connor Murphy Returns to the Rush - Rapid City Rush
- Atlanta Takes Rubber Match in Narrow Affair - Greenville Swamp Rabbits
- Komets Hit the Road for the Next Four - Fort Wayne Komets
- Lions Salute the Retirement of Tyler Hylland - Trois-Rivieres Lions
- Netminder Garin Bjorklund Re-Assigned to Hershey - South Carolina Stingrays
- Stingrays Weekly Report - January 19 - South Carolina Stingrays
- Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report - OSC Original by Dan Krieger
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
