Rush Weekly
Published on March 15, 2011 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Rapid City Rush News Release
RUSH STORYLINES & UPCOMING OPPONENTS:
* In Net - The goaltending duo of Danny Battochio and Tim Boron has been posting increasingly better numbers, especially as of late. Over the last ten games, they have combined for an impressive 2.70 goals against average and .917 save percentage (Battochio 2.51, .923 / Boron 2.78, .914). In the last five contests, the numbers are even more convincing at 2.0 gaa and .938 sv% (Battochio 1.67, .944 / Boron 2.01, .943).
* Back on the Scoresheet - In Saturday's 3-1 win over the Fort Wayne Komets, Brendon Hodge's second period goal was his first since February 4th, snapping a 14-game goal-less drought. The tally, his 8th of the season, also served as his first game-winning goal of the year.
Upcoming Schedule:
* Tuesday, March 15th vs. Colorado Eagles
* Friday, March 18th vs. Laredo Bucks
* Saturday, March 19th vs. Laredo Bucks
MEDIA BUZZ:
Wednesday:
* Derek LeBlanc & Jesse Schultz - 'The Rush Hour with Head Coach Joe Ferras' @ Boston's from 6-7 p.m.
Thursday:
* Dave Grimson - Live chat at rapidcityjournal.com from 3-3:30 p.m.
* Brendon Hodge - 'Rush Report' with Gunner on 100.3 the FOX from 4-4:15 p.m.
IN THE NEWS:
* Rapid City Journal - Despite scoring slump, King's impact still felt
* Inside Dakota Sports - The D' Men
TICKET DEALS/PROMOTIONS:
* Playoff tickets for the 2011 postseason are now available. To purchase, call the Rush office at 716-7825.
RUSH IN THE COMMUNITY:
* Wellspring Pizza Party - On Wednesday, March 16th, players will visit Wellspring. Wellspring, Inc. is a South Dakota non-profit corporation located in Rapid City, SD. Wellspring provides family focused therapeutic services for youth who cannot function within their family setting, the open community and the open school setting due to mental, emotional and/or chemical dependency problems.
* Bras for A Cause Fundraiser - On Tuesday, March 22nd at Dublin Square, players will wear decorated bras by local artists and model them off on stage. There will be a live auction of the bras. The money raised is going to benefit the American Cancer Society. It is $5 at the door, with live music. A portion of the money raised will also benefit Trevor Bowers' Relay for Life team. The other funds will be used for cancer research, patient programs & services.
Central Hockey League Stories from March 15, 2011
- Eagles Power Past Rush in Fight for First Place - Colorado Eagles
- Sundogs Come Back for 5-4, Overtime Win Over Jacks - Odessa Jackalopes
- Sundogs Earn 5-4 Overtime Win, Move into Tie for Fifth Place - Arizona Sundogs
- RiverKings Jersey Auctions Make More Than Fashion Statement - Mississippi RiverKings
- Huculak a Finalist for CHL Man of the Year - Allen Americans
- Jakaitis Nominated for Man of the Year Award - Dayton Gems
- Gelinas Captures Weekly Award - Wichita Thunder
- Wichita's Marc-Antoine Gelinas Named Oakley CHL Goaltender of the Week - CHL
- Parties and Games to Wrap up Regular Season - Fort Worth Brahmas
- Rush Weekly - Rapid City Rush
- Mavericks Weekly - Kansas City Mavericks
- PrairieThunder this Week - Bloomington PrairieThunder
- Bucks Start Road Trip Wednesday - Laredo Bucks
- CHL Man of the Year Finalists Announced - CHL
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