Steelheads Thump Rush, 7-1

Published on December 18, 2025 under ECHL (ECHL)
Rapid City Rush News Release

Rapid City Rush forward Blake Bennett (left) faces off with the Idaho Steelheads
(Rapid City Rush)

Idaho scored multiple goals in each of the three periods and led for nearly 59 minutes. Kaleb Pearson and Brendan Hoffmann picked up multi-goal nights for the Steelheads. The seven goals against is the most the Rush have allowed this season.

Rapid City's lone goal came 40 seconds into the second period on a Ryan Chyzowski breakaway, assisted by Briley Wood and Connor Murphy. Despite outshooting Idaho 10-0 to start the second, the Rush could not find the equalizer, and Idaho pulled away with the victory.

The Rush have now dropped three consecutive games, with their offense having produced just two goals in those three games. Meanwhile, the Steelheads have won eight straight home games, and seven of their last eight overall.

Murphy made 28 saves on 35 shots in his first game back with the Rush. He is now 4-5-2 on the season. Ben Kraws stopped 24 for Idaho.

Next game: Friday, December 19 at Idaho. 7:10 p.m. MST puck drop from Idaho Central Arena.

The Rapid City Rush battle the Tahoe Knight Monsters in a trio of theme nights on December 27th, 28th, and 31st! Get ready for Bluey Night, Star Wars Night, and 80s Night on New Year's Eve. Call the Rush office at 605-716-7825 or visit www.rapidcityrush.com to learn more and secure your seats today.

Rapid City Rush forward Blake Bennett (left) faces off with the Idaho Steelheads

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