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The Rapid City Rush are a minor league hockey team. Based in Rapid City, South Dakota, they are a member of the ECHL.

Rush Sign Will Portokalis and Teddy Lagerback

April 5, 2026 - (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 signed Will Portokalis and Teddy Lagerback to Standard Player Contracts. Portokalis, 24, joins the Rush for his first professional experience after four years at Toronto Metro University, where he was teammates with current defenseman Hunter Donohoe. Portokalis led the Bold in scoring this season with 33 points (14g+19a) in 28 games. The 6-foot, 183-... Full Story

Brett Davis Wins 2026 Blaine Jarvis Heart and Soul Award

April 5, 2026 - (RAPID CITY, S.D.) - The Rapid City Rush, proud ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Calgary Flames, are pleased to share that Brett Davis is the 2026 recipient of the Blaine Jarvis Heart and Soul Award, the organization's highest individual honor. The Rush presented to Davis, who was joined by his mom, Karen, and his dad, Lee, along with Garrett Klotz and Danny Battochio- two former winners- on the ice before the start of Saturday's game. Davis' commitment to the Rush organization over the last two-and-a-half seasons has been ... Full Story

Fyten's Two Third-Period Goals Not Enough against Oilers

April 4, 2026 - RAPID CITY, SD - Seth Fyten scored twice in the third period, including a 6-on-5 goal to tie the game, but the Tulsa Oilers (25-36-5) struck late to defeat the Rapid City Rush (27-34-6), 6-4, at The Monument Ice Arena on Saturday. After a pair of lopsided games, the series finale was back-and-forth for 60 minutes. Tulsa struck first five minutes in, but Quinn Olson responded with a power play tip-in to tie the game at 1-1. Tulsa took the lead early in the second period. Five minutes later, Cameron Buhl fired home a one... Full Story

Rush Game Notes: April 4, 2026 vs. Tulsa Oilers

April 4, 2026 - (RAPID CITY, S.D.)- The Rapid City Rush, proud ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Calgary Flames, welcome Harvey the Hound and Blasty the Bronco from Calgary, and hand out Rory Kerins bobbleheads on Affiliation Night, presented by KT Connections. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. MDT on Saturday at The Monument Ice Arena. LAST TIME OUT The Rapid City Rush suffered a 5-1 loss against the Tulsa Oilers at The Monument Ice Arena on Friday. Clay Hanus scored Rapid City's lone goal early in the second period. It was the Minnet... Full Story

• Rush Sign Will Portokalis and Teddy Lagerback - April 5, 2026
  
• Brett Davis Wins 2026 Blaine Jarvis Heart and Soul Award - April 5, 2026
  
• Fyten's Two Third-Period Goals Not Enough against Oilers - April 4, 2026
  
• Rush Game Notes: April 4, 2026 vs. Tulsa Oilers - April 4, 2026
  
• Hanus Scores First Professional Goal in Loss to Tulsa - April 3, 2026
  
• Rush Game Notes: April 3, 2026 vs. Tulsa Oilers - April 3, 2026
  
• Calgary Mascots Harvey and Blasty to Join Rush on Affiliation Night Saturday - April 2, 2026
  
• Tulsa Shuts out Rush - April 2, 2026
  
• Braden Birnie Signs PTO with Abbotsford Canucks - April 1, 2026
  
• Rush Game Notes: April 1, 2026 vs. Tulsa Oilers - April 1, 2026
  
• Rush Sign Sean Strange from the University of Calgary - March 30, 2026
  
• Chase Pauls Returns to Rush, Connor Murphy Called Up - March 30, 2026
  
• Tahoe Rallies for Overtime Win, Rush Pick up Five-Point Weekend in Nevada - March 29, 2026
  
• Rush Game Notes: March 29, 2026 at Tahoe Knight Monsters - March 29, 2026
  
• Rush Win Another Thriller over Knight Monsters - March 29, 2026
  
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A Rapid City Rush faceoff from behind the glass
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League: ECHL
Home: Rapid City, South Dakota
Affiliation: Calgary Flames
Website: Rapid City Rush site
Schedule: Full Rapid City Rush Schedule
Statistics: Full Rapid City Rush Statistics

Sat., Apr 4	L	Tulsa 6 at Rapid City 4	Final
Fri., Apr 3	L	Tulsa 5 at Rapid City 1	Final
Wed., Apr 1	L	Tulsa 5 at Rapid City 0	Final
Sun., Mar 29	L	Rapid City 4 at Tahoe 5	Final (OT)
Sat., Mar 28	W	Rapid City 5 at Tahoe 4	Final
Fri., Mar 27	W	Rapid City 5 at Tahoe 3	Final
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• Oilers sweep the Rush with a 6-4 win - ECHL KOTA (April 6)
  
• Rush shutout by Tulsa - ECHL KOTA (April 2)
  
• O'Leary plays hero with overtime-winning goal to end losing streak against Rush - ECHL Tahoe Daily Tribune (March 30)
  
• Rapid City Rush hockey wins at Tahoe - ECHL Rapid City Journal (March 30)
  
• Rapid City Rush beat Tahoe on Saturday, March 28 - ECHL Rapid City Journal (March 30)
  
• Rush spark late comeback to defeat Knight Monsters 5-3 on Marvel Knight - ECHL Tahoe Daily Tribune (March 28)
  
• Rapid City Rush beats Kalamazoo Wings - ECHL Rapid City Journal (March 22)
  
• Rush Head Coach Dave Smith talks about the Blake Bennett trade and the previous series win - ECHL KOTA (March 17)
  
• Braden Birnie signs first professional contract with Rapid City Rush (ECHL) - ECHL Fairbanks Daily News-Miner (March 12)
  
• Rush hosts paint the ice night - ECHL KOTA (March 12)
  
• Braden Birnie Signs First Professional Contract with Rapid City Rush (ECHL) - ECHL University of Alaska Fairbanks Athletics (March 11)
  
• Rapid City Rush loses on Saturday, March 7, against Wheeling - ECHL Rapid City Journal (March 9)
  
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