What league does Rapid City Rush play in?

Rapid City Rush play in the ECHL.

When was Rapid City Rush founded?

Rapid City Rush was founded in 2008 in Rapid City, SD, USA, USA.

Where is Rapid City Rush based?

Rapid City Rush is based in Rapid City, SD, USA.

Who is the head coach of Rapid City Rush?

The head coach of Rapid City Rush is Joe Ferras.

Who is the captain of Rapid City Rush?

The captain of Rapid City Rush is Winston Day Chief.

What arena does Rapid City Rush play in?

Rapid City Rush play their home games at Rushmore Plaza Civic Center in Rapid City, SD, USA.

Who is the general manager of Rapid City Rush?

The general manager of Rapid City Rush is Brandon Schumacher.

What are the team colors of Rapid City Rush?

The team colors of Rapid City Rush are Black + Red + White + Gold.

Rapid City Rush

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2015-2016 Season

Rapid City Rush were 30-35-7 in the 2015-16 ECHL season with 67 points, 4th in the Western Conference: Western Division and 24th overall.

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2015-2016 Rapid City Rush Roster

Rapid City Rush — 2015-2016 Roster
	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#30	Danny Battochio (G)	40	1985	Lively, ON, CAN	5'9"	179	L
	#29	Marek Langhamer (G)	32	1994	Moravska Trebova, CZE	6'2"	194	L
	#29	Cody Lindhorst (G)	36	1990	Traverse City, MI, USA	5'10"	165	L
	#29	Sam Marotta (G)	35	1990	Bridgewater, MA, USA	6'4"	201	L
	#29	Nicola Riopel (G)	37	1989	St-Pie, QC, CAN	6'0"	185	L
DEFENSEMEN
	#9	Garrett Clarke (D/LW)	33	1992	Windsor, NS, CAN	6'0"	198	L
	#6	Nolan Descoteaux (D)	37	1989	Dallas, TX, USA	6'1"	205	L
	#26	Benjamin Dieudé-Fauvel (D)	40	1986	Bordeaux, FRA	6'2"	216	L
	#4	Taylor Doherty (D)	35	1991	Cambridge, ON, CAN	6'8"	236	R
	#51	Sean Erickson (D)	42	1984	Eden Prairie, MN, USA	6'0"	190	R
	#14	Barrett Kaib (D)	33	1993	Upper St. Clair, PA, USA	5'10"	183	R
	#15	Brett Kostolansky (D)	36	1990	Denver, CO, USA	5'10"	181	L
	#24	Anthony Mastrodicasa (D)	35	1991	Woodbridge, ON, CAN	6'1"	201	L
	#42	James Melindy (D)	32	1993	Goulds, NL, CAN	6'3"	203	R
	#44	Dakota Mermis (D)	32	1994	Alton, IL, USA	6'0"	196	L
	#11	Jonathan Narbonne (D)	34	1992	Laval, QC, CAN	6'0"	183	R
	#2	Max Nicastro (D)	36	1990	Thousand Oaks, CA, USA	6'2"	190	R
	#28	Brian O'Rourke (D)	35	1991	St. Louis, MO, USA	6'2"	192	L
	#77	Kirill Tulupov (D)	38	1988	Moskva, RUS	6'4"	227	R
	#27	Michael Young (D)	37	1989	Calgary, AB, CAN	6'3"	212	L
FORWARDS
	#25	Daniel Barczuk (LW)	38	1988	Livonia, MI, USA	6'0"	190	L
	#41	Garett Bembridge (RW)	45	1981	Melfort, SK, CAN	6'0"	163	R
	#43	Jimmy Bonneau (LW)	41	1985	Baie-Comeau, QC, CAN	6'2"	216	L
	#72	Scott Brannon (RW)	37	1989	New Glasgow, NS, CAN	6'0"	181	R
	#21	Michael Bunting (LW/RW)	31	1995	Scarborough, ON, CAN	6'0"	185	L
	#8	Chris Ciotti (C)	36	1990	Romeo, MI, USA	5'10"	179	R
	#18	Zach Cohen (LW)	39	1987	Schaumburg, IL, USA	6'3"	192	L
	#7	Winston Day Chief (RW)"C"	38	1987	Standoff, AB, CAN	6'2"	190	R
	#19	Cody Ferriero (RW/C)	34	1991	Boston, MA, USA	5'11"	194	R
	#81	Danick Gauthier (C/LW)	34	1991	Waterloo, QC, CAN	6'2"	201	L
		Ludwig Karlsson (RW/LW)	35	1991	Stockholm, SWE	6'3"	209	L
	#22	Kale Kerbashian (C)	36	1990	Thunder Bay, ON, CAN	5'11"	205	L
	#41	Zach Luczyk (LW)	34	1992	Charlton, MA, USA	5'11"	201	L
	#18	Josh MacDonald (LW/RW)	32	1994	London, ON, CAN	5'11"	190	L
	#77	Mark Miller (F)	34	1992	Massena, NY, USA	5'11"	185	L
	#9	Ryan Misiak (F/D)	35	1991	Shelby Township, MI, USA	5'11"	185	L
	#14	Dan O'Donoghue (C)	35	1991	Port Jefferson, NY, USA	6'5"	201	L
	#16	Spencer Pommells (LW)	36	1990	Grande Prairie, AB, CAN	5'10"	176	L
	#10	Tyler Scofield (LW/RW)	42	1984	Prince George, BC, CAN	5'8"	161	L
	#10	Lindsay Sparks (C/LW)	36	1990	Oakville, ON, CAN	5'9"	176	L
	#23	Mikhail Stefanovich (W/C)	36	1989	Minsk, BLR	6'2"	214	R
	#71	Destry Straight (C)	33	1993	West Vancouver, BC, CAN	6'1"	183	L
	#8	Ryan Walters (LW)	35	1991	Rosemount, MN, USA	5'11"	190	L
Position: G: 4, D: 12, F: 23Av Age: 26.08 yearsAv Ht: 6'0"Av Wt: 192 lbsCompare with other teams »

2015-2016 Rapid City Rush Staff

GM/Head CoachJoe Ferras
Asst. CoachMark DeSantis
Asst. General ManagerBrandon Schumacher
Conditioning CoachDane Carlson
Dir. of BroadcastingMark Binetti
Dir. of CommunicationsMark Binetti
Franchise OwnerScott Mueller
Franchise OwnerBarry Peterson
Franchise OwnerLuke Peterson
Franchise OwnerDonnie Ward
Head Athletic TrainerCody Lindhorst
Head Equipment ManagerEric Bechtol

Team Staff History

2015-2016 Rapid City Rush Captains

"C"

Winston Day Chief

Team Captaincy History

2015-2016 Rapid City Rush Demographics

Rapid City Rush Facts

Plays in: ECHL
Team Colors: Black + Red + White + Gold
Town: Rapid City, SD, USA Map
Founded: 2008

2015-2016 Rapid City Rush Roster Facts

Nationalities

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Experience

Rapid City Rush: 2 163 GP
WC: 38 GP
KHL: 50 GP
Czechia: 46 GP
AHL: 1 395 GP
DEL: 9 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Calgary Flames (NHL)
Calgary Wranglers (AHL)

Arena Information

Arena Name: Rushmore Plaza Civic Center
Location: Rapid City, SD, USA
Capacity: 5 132
Construction Year: 1977

Rapid City Rush Games

Rapid City Rush — 2015-2016 Games
date	home	visiting	score	league
10/25/2026 10:05 PM UTC	Rapid City Rush	Kansas City Mavericks	-	ECHL
10/25/2026 01:05 AM UTC	Rapid City Rush	Kansas City Mavericks	-	ECHL
10/24/2026 01:05 AM UTC	Rapid City Rush	Kansas City Mavericks	-	ECHL
10/17/2026 11:05 PM UTC	Kansas City Mavericks	Rapid City Rush	-	ECHL
10/17/2026 12:05 AM UTC	Kansas City Mavericks	Rapid City Rush	3 - 6	ECHL

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Latest Transactions

Rapid City Rush — Latest Transactions
Date	Status		Player	Team	Source
10/12/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Deagan McMillan (F)	Unknown	Details
10/12/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Grant Docter (D)	Unknown	Details
10/09/2026	Up/Down	joining	Tyler Inamoto (D)	Calgary Wranglers	Details
10/08/2026	Up/Down	joining	Kyle Walker (D)	Calgary Wranglers	Details
10/08/2026	Up/Down	joining	Tyson Feist (D)	Calgary Wranglers	Details
10/06/2026	Confirmed	joining	Grant Docter (D)	Brixen/Bressanone	Details
10/04/2026	Confirmed	joining	Jordan Stock (F)	Fayetteville Marksmen	Details
09/29/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Cameron Buhl (F)	New Mexico Goatheads	Details

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Rapid City Rush History and Standings

Rapid City Rush — Season History
season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2026-2027	ECHL	1	1	0	-	-	0	6	3	2	2	1	-
2025-2026	ECHL	72	29	36	-	-	7	223	261	65	0.9	6	Did not make playoffs
2024-2025	ECHL	72	31	32	-	-	9	218	265	71	0.99	6	Did not make playoffs
2023-2024	ECHL	72	30	38	-	-	4	236	280	64	0.89	6	Did not make playoffs
2022-2023	ECHL	72	33	34	-	-	5	242	272	71	0.99	6	Did not make playoffs
2021-2022	ECHL	72	36	25	-	-	11	241	232	83	1.15	2	Division Final loss
2020-2021	ECHL	71	32	35	-	-	4	197	232	68	0.96	7	Did not make playoffs
2019-2020	ECHL	60	29	25	-	-	6	181	200	64	1.07	5	Playoffs Cancelled
2018-2019	ECHL	72	30	33	-	-	9	168	225	69	0.96	6	Did not make playoffs
2017-2018	ECHL	72	25	41	-	-	6	203	268	56	0.78	7	Did not make playoffs
2016-2017	ECHL	72	26	38	-	-	8	215	256	60	0.83	7	Did not make playoffs
2015-2016	ECHL	72	30	35	-	-	7	177	210	67	0.93	4	Did not make playoffs
2014-2015	ECHL	72	37	28	-	-	7	218	206	81	1.13	2	Division Final loss
2013-2014	CHL	66	39	23	-	-	4	220	189	82	1.24	4	Quarterfinal loss
2012-2013	CHL	66	35	24	-	-	7	177	179	77	1.17	4	Quarterfinal loss
2011-2012	CHL	66	38	22	-	-	6	226	176	82	1.24	4	Conference SF loss
2010-2011	CHL	66	40	22	-	-	4	210	200	84	1.27	1	Conference Final loss
2009-2010	CHL	64	43	14	-	-	7	253	197	93	1.45	1	Champion
2008-2009	CHL	64	22	33	-	-	9	183	231	53	0.83	6	Did not make playoffs

Rapid City Rush Retired Numbers

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

Rapid City Rush — Where Are They Now
#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	PTS	PIM
1.	Dante Salituro (F)	2026-2027	Sheffield Steeldogs	NIHL	9	10	7	17	6
2.	Marcus Ortiz (F)	2026-2027	Cuba	-	4	13	3	16	6
3.	Ryan Valentini (F)	2026-2027	Asiago	Alps Hockey League	7	5	8	13	4
4.	Hunter Garlent (F)	2026-2027	EC Kassel Huskies	DEL 2	9	2	11	13	4
5.	Jonathan Yantsis (F)	2026-2027	Solway IHC	NIHL	6	7	4	11	6
6.	Kevin Hancock (F)	2026-2027	Villacher SV	ICEHL	10	5	6	11	0
7.	Matteo Gennaro (F)	2026-2027	ECDC Memmingen Indians	DEL 2	6	5	5	10	8
8.	Carter Robertson (D)	2026-2027	HC Plzeň	Extraliga	11	3	7	10	4
9.	Kevin Spinozzi (D)	2026-2027	Marseille	Ligue Magnus	11	2	8	10	0
10.	Giovanni Fiore (F)	2026-2027	Lokomotiv Yaroslavl	KHL	16	4	5	9	6

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Rapid City Rush — Roster Demographics
Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2026-2027	View Roster	6'1"	192 lbs	25.19
2025-2026	View Roster	6'1"	190 lbs	26.28
2024-2025	View Roster	6'1"	194 lbs	26.37
2023-2024	View Roster	6'0"	192 lbs	26.44
2022-2023	View Roster	6'1"	194 lbs	26.58

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Regular Season

Franchise All-Time Points

Rapid City Rush — Franchise All-Time Points
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Jesse Schultz (F)	234	99	176	275
2.	Scott Wray (F)	314	106	130	236
3.	Logan Nelson (F)	211	71	128	199
4.	Riley Weselowski (D)	517	39	156	195
5.	Konrad Reeder (F)	153	87	107	194

Franchise All-Time Goals

Rapid City Rush — Franchise All-Time Goals
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Scott Wray (F)	314	106	130	236
2.	Jesse Schultz (F)	234	99	176	275
3.	Konrad Reeder (F)	153	87	107	194
4.	Blake Bennett (F)	180	85	86	171
5.	Logan Nelson (F)	211	71	128	199

Franchise All-Time Assists

Rapid City Rush — Franchise All-Time Assists
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Jesse Schultz (F)	234	99	176	275
2.	Riley Weselowski (D)	517	39	156	195
3.	Scott Wray (F)	314	106	130	236
4.	Logan Nelson (F)	211	71	128	199
5.	Les Reaney (F)	186	70	124	194

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

Rapid City Rush — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	Garrett Klotz (F)	204	13	41	503
2.	Riley Weselowski (D)	517	39	195	440
3.	Justin Sawyer (D)	119	5	18	405
4.	Scott Wray (F)	314	106	236	359
5.	Kevin Harvey (F)	93	14	36	358

Franchise All-Time Games Played

Rapid City Rush — Franchise All-Time Games Played
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Riley Weselowski (D)	517	39	156	195
2.	Scott Wray (F)	314	106	130	236
3.	Jesse Schultz (F)	234	99	176	275
4.	Logan Nelson (F)	211	71	128	199
5.	Garrett Klotz (F)	204	13	28	41

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

Rapid City Rush — Franchise All-Time Points Per Game
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PPG
1.	Alexander Campbell (F)	1	2	3	3.00
2.	Alex Young (F)	1	1	2	2.00
3.	Marko Sikic (F)	1	0	2	2.00
4.	Hudson Elynuik (F)	2	1	3	1.50
5.	Kelly Klima (F)	3	4	4	1.33

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

Rapid City Rush — Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Ryan Menei (F)	2010-2011	CHL	66	39	48	87	1.32	31
2.	Les Reaney (F)	2009-2010	CHL	64	28	58	86	1.34	150
3.	Jesse Schultz (F)	2013-2014	CHL	66	23	62	85	1.29	26
4.	Konrad Reeder (F)	2011-2012	CHL	65	37	45	82	1.26	37
5.	Shawn Limpright (F)	2011-2012	CHL	65	28	53	81	1.25	83

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

Rapid City Rush — Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Ryan Menei (F)	2010-2011	CHL	66	39	48	87	1.32	31
2.	Konrad Reeder (F)	2011-2012	CHL	65	37	45	82	1.26	37
3.	Blake Bennett (F)	2023-2024	ECHL	72	35	28	63	0.88	38
4.	Jesse Schultz (F)	2014-2015	ECHL	70	34	43	77	1.10	65
5.	Konrad Reeder (F)	2013-2014	CHL	55	34	36	70	1.27	35

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

Rapid City Rush — Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Jesse Schultz (F)	2013-2014	CHL	66	23	62	85	1.29	26
2.	Les Reaney (F)	2009-2010	CHL	64	28	58	86	1.34	150
3.	Shawn Limpright (F)	2011-2012	CHL	65	28	53	81	1.25	83
4.	Ryan Wagner (F)	2024-2025	ECHL	72	29	50	79	1.10	47
5.	Ryan Menei (F)	2010-2011	CHL	66	39	48	87	1.32	31

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

Rapid City Rush — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Justin Sawyer (D)	2012-2013	CHL	59	0	2	2	0.03	238
2.	Kevin Harvey (F)	2010-2011	CHL	37	4	4	8	0.22	194
3.	Jason Goulet (D)	2008-2009	CHL	52	0	6	6	0.12	165
4.	Colt King (F)	2009-2010	CHL	52	28	22	50	0.96	163
5.	Garrett Klotz (F)	2018-2019	ECHL	39	8	7	15	0.38	161