Rush Topple Gorillas 7-2 For Preseason Sweep
Published on October 11, 2009 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Rapid City Rush News Release
(Rapid City, SD) - On Saturday night, the Rapid City Rush boasted their high-powered offense once again as they picked up a sweep of the Amarillo Gorillas with a 7-2 victory. Rapid City quickly felt the impact of one of their biggest additions, Colt King who netted a goal in the first minute of the contest.
It took one shift for Colt King to make his presence felt as the power forward was able to sweep home a rebound just 32 seconds into the contest. King's goal was assisted by 2009-10 Captain Luke Fritshaw and Player-Assistant Brendan Cook. The Gorillas knotted the game with a powerplay goal from James Jernberg at the 12:26 mark with Jake Morissette earning the helper. The first period would end tied on the scoreboard while the Rush held a 13-7 shot advantage.
The middle frame would also be an evenly contested period beginning with a crushing hit from Rapid City's Derek Campbell that started the game's first fight. Amarillo's Dan McNeill, sticking up for his teammate, squared off with Campbell for what turned out to be the only fight of the game. Shortly thereafter it was the Gorillas with another goal just over eight minutes in as Jake Morissette picked up his first goal and second point of the evening. The goal gave Amarillo a 2-1 lead, its first of the weekend. The lead didn't last long as just over a minute later, Jim Henkemeyer found the back of the net to tie the games at two. Then at the 15:16 mark, Cook netted the go-ahead goal for Rapid City, one that would eventually be the game-winner.
The third period was all Rush as the home team netted four goals to run away with the weekend's second game. Finding the twine were Blaine Jarvis, Brendon Hodge, Will Bodine and Scott Wray. At the end of 60 minutes, the Rush came away with a 7-2 win and held a 43-23 shot advantage.
The Rush kicks off the regular season this Friday and Saturday, October 16th and 17th, when they take on the expansion Missouri Mavericks. Both games are slated for 7:05pm and tickets for the games are still available.
Other Rush News:
The 2009-2010 opening games will take place this upcoming weekend. The Rush will play the Missouri Mavericks on Friday, October 16th and Saturday, October 17th at 7:05 PM. Tickets for these games are currently on sale, starting at $15.00 a seat. Visit the Rush website at www.RapidCityRush.com for more information on seats and pricing.
Season tickets for the 2009-10 season are available as well. Call the Rush office at 605.716.PUCK (7825) for more information. A limited number of premium club seats are available.
Stay informed on Rush happenings through the official Rapid City Rush team website, www.RapidCityRush.com.
Central Hockey League Stories from October 11, 2009
- IceRays Top Killer Bees 3-2 to Close Preseason - Corpus Christi IceRays
- Americans get first win in history, take down Brahmas 3-1 on the road - Allen Americans
- Puska on Pucks Goes to Training Camp - OSC Original by Denis Puska
- Gorillas stumble in final pre-season tune up - Amarillo Gorillas
- Rush Topple Gorillas 7-2 For Preseason Sweep - Rapid City Rush
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