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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.

Two-Sport College Athlete Jake Ratzlaff Signs with Rush

September 18, 2025 - (RAPID CITY, S.D.) - The Rapid City Rush, proud ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Calgary Flames, announced on Thursday the club has signed Jake Ratzlaff for the 2025-26 season. Ratzlaff, 23, joins the Rush and turns pro after having lived a collegiate career not many athletes get to experience: competing at the Division I level in two different sports. "I am super excited and blessed for the opportunity to be a part of the Rapid City Rush organization," said Ratzlaff. "I'm looking forward to competing every day and winning ... Full Story

Rush Add Toughness, Sign Aaron Chiarot

September 16, 2025 - (RAPID CITY, S.D.) - The Rapid City Rush, proud ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Calgary Flames, announced on Tuesday the signing of defenseman Aaron Chiarot (pronounced shuh-ROTT) for the 2025-26 season. Chiarot, 23, is set to begin his professional career after his sophomore year in college. The 6-foot-4, 210-pound defenseman played a total of 32 games in two seasons at the University of Windsor in Ontario. Chiarot racked up a total of 73 penalty minutes and led the team in that category this past season. He played alongside... Full Story

Rush Add to Hockey Operations, Hire Austin Washkurak

September 11, 2025 - (RAPID CITY, S.D.)- The Rapid City Rush, proud ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Calgary Flames, announced on Wednesday the team has rounded out its hockey operations staff with the hiring of Austin Washkurak. Washkurak will serve the role of Video Coach/Operations for the 2025-26 season, a new position in the Rush organization. Washkurak brings three years of experience at the major junior level, having served as Video Coach of the OHL's Oshawa Generals from 2022-24 and helping guide the Generals to the Ontario Hockey League F... Full Story

Rush Bring in Swedish Defenseman Alexander Stensson

September 9, 2025 - (RAPID CITY, S.D.)- The Rapid City Rush, proud ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Calgary Flames, announced on Tuesday the club has added Alexander Stensson for the 2025-26 season. Stensson, 28, brings an extensive résumé in professional hockey to Rapid City. The Swedish-born defenseman is entering his ninth professional season and first in North America. Stensson played seven years in HockeyEttan- the third tier of pro hockey in Sweden- before spending last season in Hungary. "I am really excited to see what Rapid ... Full Story

• Two-Sport College Athlete Jake Ratzlaff Signs with Rush - September 18, 2025
  
• Rush Add Toughness, Sign Aaron Chiarot - September 16, 2025
  
• Rush Add to Hockey Operations, Hire Austin Washkurak - September 11, 2025
  
• Rush Bring in Swedish Defenseman Alexander Stensson - September 9, 2025
  
• Rush Add Mike Van Unen - September 4, 2025
  
• Rush Add Jared Westcott - August 28, 2025
  
• Alex Werner Named Head Equipment Manager - August 26, 2025
  
• Rush Announce 2025-26 Promotional Schedule - August 25, 2025
  
• Maurizio Colella Re-Signs for Third Rush Season - August 21, 2025
  
• Swedish Forward Rasmus Ekström Signs with Rush - August 19, 2025
  
• Rush Re-Sign Aaron Hyman - August 14, 2025
  
• Nathan Torchia Returns to the Rush - August 12, 2025
  
• Rush Make Trade with Greensboro Gargoyles - August 8, 2025
  
• Rush Re-Sign Mitchell Smith - August 7, 2025
  
• Billy Constantinou Returns for Third Rush Season - August 5, 2025
  
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New Rapid City Rush Head Coach Dave Smith
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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 12	L	Utah 6 at Rapid City 3	Final
Fri., Apr 11	L	Utah 5 at Rapid City 2	Final
Wed., Apr 9	W	Utah 2 at Rapid City 3	Final
Sat., Apr 5	L	Rapid City 0 at Kansas City 5	Final
Fri., Apr 4	W	Rapid City 6 at Kansas City 3	Final
Wed., Apr 2	L	Rapid City 0 at Kansas City 5	Final
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• Rapid City Rush sign former Wisconsin football player - ECHL Rapid City Journal (September 19)
  
• Rapid City Rush hockey adds defenseman - ECHL Rapid City Journal (September 4)
  
• Maurizio Colella returns to Rapid City Rush - ECHL Rapid City Journal (August 22)
  
• Rapid City Rush hockey re-signs fourth-leading scorer - ECHL Rapid City Journal (July 25)
  
• Rapid City Rush hockey re-sign winger Jonathan Yantsis - ECHL Rapid City Journal (July 23)
  
• Flames and Wranglers extend ECHL affiliation with the Rapid City Rush - ECHL Flames Nation (July 20)
  
• Calgary Flames Extend ECHL Affiliation With Rapid City Rush - ECHL NHL.com (July 18)
  
• Rapid City Rush Re-Sign Parker Bowman. - ECHL KOTA (July 18)
  
• Rapid City Rush hockey team re-signs forward Parker Bowman - ECHL Rapid City Journal (July 18)
  
• Rapid City Rush hockey coach promoted before new ECHL season - ECHL Rapid City Journal (July 17)
  
• Rapid City Rush introduce Dave Smith as their new Head Coach and General Manager. - ECHL KOTA (July 10)
  
• Dave Smith officially introduced as new Rush head coach at press conference - ECHL Rapid City Journal (July 10)
  
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