McCarty Ties Game Late, Wichita Clips Rush in Overtime

Sports stats



 Rapid City Rush

McCarty Ties Game Late, Wichita Clips Rush in Overtime

November 1, 2024 - ECHL (ECHL)
Rapid City Rush News Release


Rapid City Rush's Joe Widmar in action
Rapid City Rush's Joe Widmar in action
(Rapid City Rush)

(WICHITA, Kan.)- In a tight, low-scoring game from start to finish, the Rapid City Rush fell 2-1 to the Wichita Thunder at INTRUST Bank Arena on Friday.

Mason McCarty scored with 8:27 remaining in the third period to tie the game at 1-1 and eventually provide the Rush a standings point. McCarty, with help from Maurizio Colella and Billy Constantinou, dangled with the puck in the goal crease then slid it by a fallen Gabe Carriere to get Rapid City even.

Jay Dickman's power play goal opened the scoring for Wichita in the second period. Michal Stinil scored the winner just under three minutes into sudden-death overtime.

Despite the result, Christian Propp excelled in his first start of the 2024-25 season for the Rush. The 25-year-old from Milton, Ontario made 27 saves on 29 shots, including numerous difficult stops down the stretch. After joining Rapid City in March of last season and delivering five wins, Propp became the first Rush player to announce he had re-signed.

The Rush outshot the Thunder 40-29, making it the fourth time in five games Rapid City has outshot its opponent. Rapid City is averaging 35 shots on goal per game, third-most in the ECHL.

Rapid City continues its busy month of November with game two against the Thunder on Saturday night.

Next game: Saturday, November 2 at Wichita. 5:05 p.m. MDT puck drop from INTRUST Bank Center in Wichita, Kan.

The Rapid City Rush returns home to take on the Kansas City Mavericks on November 6, 8, and 9! Veterans Appreciation Night, presented by FourFront Design and Bluepeak Internet, is Saturday, November 9th. Secure your seats today and be a part of the action. Check out the 2024-25 promotional schedule for a list of all themed nights. Call the Rush front office at 605-716-7825 or visit www.rapidcityrush.com for more information.





Images from this story

Rapid City Rush's Joe Widmar in action
Rapid City Rush's Joe Widmar in action

  

• Discuss this story on the ECHL message board...

ECHL Stories from November 1, 2024


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.

Other Recent Rapid City Rush Stories



Sports Statistics from the Stats Crew
OurSports Central