CHL Rapid City Rush

Rush Win Northern Conference Championship; Will Take on Allen Americans in President's Cup Finals

Published on April 21, 2010 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Rapid City Rush News Release


(Rapid City, SD) - On Wednesday night, the Rapid City Rush lit up the Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs for a 7-3 win and a Northern Conference Championship. The Rush will now take on the expansion Allen Americans for the Ray Miron President's Cup, set to begin this weekend at the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center. The Rush offense exploded for four goals in the first period and seven total, both tying playoff highs for the young franchise.

Rapid City got started early, with Brendan Cook netting his fourth goal of the playoffs at 3:09. Defenseman Gio Flamminio fired a slapshot from the point and Cook was in the slot to deflect it home for the 1-0 lead. The Mudbugs were quick to answer when, off of a faceoff, Simon Mangos rifled a slapshot home less than two minutes later. The Rush would turn the momentum with a pair of goals separated by just 20 seconds. The first came at the 7:15 mark, Blaine Jarvis broke in on a partial break and chipped a backhand shot through Parker Van Buskirk to regain the lead. It was then Les Reaney who gave the Rush a 3-1 lead when he snapped a wrist shot from the left faceoff dot that rang off the far post and in. With under four minutes left in the opening period, Jon Pelle circled behind the ‘Bugs net and centered a pass that was jammed home by Rich Hansen. The 4-1 lead after 20 marked the first time this postseason that the Rush lead heading into the first intermission.

Rapid City would make it five unanswered goals with a pair to start off the middle frame. The first was scored by Brendon Hodge at 8:11 when his wrist shot made its way through a screen and home for his 2nd in the last three games. The second came on the powerplay when Hansen collected his second, cutting to the goal mouth and burying five-hole, ending Parker Van Buskirk's night. Travis Clayton would finally stop the bleeding for the Mudbugs with a powerplay goal with just 32 seconds left in the period. Heading into the final period, the Rush led 6-2.

In the third, the teams would exchange goals beginning with Tyrel Lucas' third of the playoffs cutting the lead to three just 5:52 in. But with less than four minutes left in regulation, Derek Campbell would bring the game to its 7-3 final when he circled to the high slot and fired a snap shot past goaltender Torrie Jung.

Rapid City now heads to the Ray Miron President's Cup Finals to take on the Allen Americans, beginning this weekend. Tickets are available now.

The entire series schedule is as follows:

Ray Miron President's Cup Finals - Series "I" (best-of-7) Allen Americans vs. Rapid City Rush

Game 1 - Fri., Apr. 23 - Allen at Rapid City, 7:05

Game 2 - Sat., Apr. 24 - Allen at Rapid City, 7:05

Game 3 - Wed., Apr. 28 - Rapid City at Allen, 7:30

Game 4 - Fri., Apr. 30 - Rapid City at Allen, 7:30

*Game 5 - Sat., May 1 - Rapid City at Allen, 7:30

*Game 6 - Tue., May 4 - Allen at Rapid City, 6:35

*Game 7 - Fri., May 7 - Allen at Rapid City, 7:05

*if necessary All Times Local

Tickets are on sale now. Contact the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center at 1-800-GOT-MINE or gotmine.com. Playoff packages and discounted group rates are available through the Rush office at 605-716-PUCK (7825).

Other Rush News:

Now taking reservations for season tickets for the 2010 - 2011 Rush hockey season. For more information, contact the Rush office at 605.716.PUCK (7825) or email tickets@rapidcityrush.com

Playoff group tickets are available and start at $15 for the President's Cup Finals. Contact the Rush office at 605.716.7825 for more information.

Stay informed on Rush happenings through the official Rapid City Rush team website, www.RapidCityRush.com.

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