Rush Announce Pair of Trades
Published on February 22, 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 Sunday, in an Active Life Chiropractic roster adjustment, the team has finalized a pair of trades with the Indy Fuel and Adirondack Thunder.
Defenseman Kaleb Tiessen has been traded to Indy in exchange for future considerations. Forward Lucas Helland has been traded to Adirondack for cash considerations.
Tiessen, 23, signed with the Rush on December 15th out of St. Cloud State University. The 6-foot-5 rookie defenseman played 13 games with Rapid City and recorded one assist.
Helland, 24, is in his fourth professional season and first in the ECHL. He was acquired from the Iowa Heartlanders on January 26th. The 6-foot-3 forward played five games with the Rush and has 26 total games played this year.
The Rapid City Rush kick off the month of March at home on March 4th, 6th, and 7th against the Wheeling Nailers! Saturday, March 7th is Military Appreciation Night, presented by AARP South Dakota, featuring specialty jerseys and a Coca-Cola youth jersey giveaway. Head to www.rapidcityrush.com or call 605-716-7825 to secure your seats today.
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