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 Daniel Tetrault.

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

ECHL

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2017-2018

2017-2018 Season

Rapid City Rush were 25-41-6 in the 2017-18 ECHL season with 56 points, 7th in the Western Conference: Mountain Division and 25th overall.

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2017-2018 Rapid City Rush Roster

Rapid City Rush — 2017-2018 Roster
	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#30	Danny Battochio (G)	40	1985	Lively, ON, CAN	5'9"	179	L
	#35	Jordan Dozier (G)	-			5'10"	165	R
	#37	Christian Frey (G)	33	1993	Arlington, TX, USA	5'10"	179	L
	#37	Cody Karpinski (G)	34	1992	Chicago, IL, USA	6'1"	192	L
		Breton Lindoff (G)	42	1983	Red Deer, AB, CAN	5'11"	181	L
	#33	Steve Michalek (G)	33	1993	Hartford, CT, USA	6'3"	198	L
	#35	Shane Owen (G)	36	1990	Markham, ON, CAN	6'2"	190	L
	#35	Storm Phaneuf (G)	30	1995	Gatineau, QC, CAN	6'2"	209	L
	#31	Adam Vay (G)	32	1994	Budapest, HUN	6'5"	227	L
DEFENSEMEN
	#8	Gustav Bouramman (D)	29	1997	Stockholm, SWE	6'0"	187	R
	#29	Ian Brady (D)	32	1994	Lombard, IL, USA	6'0"	205	R
	#4	Matt Caito (D)	33	1993	Coto de Caza, CA, USA	5'11"	190	R
	#13	Josh Elmes (D)	33	1993	Brandon, MB, CAN	6'2"	209	L
	#44	Geoff Fortman (D)Loan	33	1993	Crystal Lake, IL, USA	6'1"	196	R
	#4	Griffin Foulk (D)	31	1995	Broomfield, CO, USA	6'1"	196	L
	#16	Dylan Labbé (D)	31	1995	St-Georges, QC, CAN	6'2"	205	L
	#9	Don Olivieri (D)Loan	35	1991	Philadelphia, PA, USA	6'0"	205	R
	#28	Michael Sdao (D)	37	1989	Bloomington, MN, USA	6'4"	225	L
	#7	Eric Shand (D)Loan	34	1992	San Dimas, CA, USA	6'2"	203	R
	#9	Brayden Sherbinin (D)	33	1993	Kelowna, BC, CAN	6'1"	185	L
	#6	Riley Weselowski (D)	41	1985	Pilot Mound, MB, CAN	6'0"	192	R
	#7	Michael Young (D)	37	1989	Calgary, AB, CAN	6'3"	212	L
FORWARDS
	#21	Darik Angeli (C/RW)	36	1990	Lakewood, CO, USA	6'3"	203	R
	#93	Alec Baer (C)	29	1997	St. Louis Park, MN, USA	5'10"	181	R
	#28	Aaron Boyd (C)	29	1997	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	6'3"	194	L
	#48	Anthony Collins (RW)	37	1989	Langley, BC, CAN	6'4"	216	R
		Johnny Daniels (F)	33	1993	Andover, MA, USA	5'10"	161	L
	#14	Tyler Deresky (F)Loan	33	1992	Flemington, NJ, USA	6'0"	205	R
	#12	Jimmy DeVito (C/RW)	32	1994	Chicago, IL, USA	5'10"	176	R
	#10	Kyle Dutra (RW)	33	1993	Mississauga, ON, CAN	6'3"	205	R
	#21	Darian Dziurzynski (LW)	35	1991	Lloydminster, AB, CAN	6'1"	205	L
	#23	Alex Foster (LW/C)	42	1984	Canton, MI, USA	5'11"	192	L
	#19	Alex Guptill (LW/RW)	34	1992	Burlington, ON, CAN	6'3"	201	L
	#21	Stephen Hrehoriak (C/RW)Loan	33	1993	Stittsville, ON, CAN	5'8"	174	R
	#26	Evan Janssen (LW)	33	1993	Green Bay, WI, USA	5'11"	187	L
	#47	Pavel Jenys (C/W)	30	1996	Brno, CZE	6'4"	209	L
	#5	Garrett Klotz (LW)	37	1988	Regina, SK, CAN	6'5"	234	L
	#18	Alex Kromm (F)	35	1991	Smithtown, NY, USA	5'11"	185	R
	#11	Chase Lang (C/RW)	30	1996	Nanaimo, BC, CAN	6'1"	194	R
	#23	Daniel Leavens (RW)	33	1993	Thornhill, ON, CAN	6'2"	203	R
	#14	Adam Marsh (LW)	29	1997	Chicago, IL, USA	6'1"	174	L
	#5	Tommy Maxwell (RW)	40	1985	Spokane, WA, USA	6'2"	216	R
	#19	Shaquille Merasty (F)	35	1991	Thompson, MB, CAN	6'5"	231	L
	#40	Andrew Miller (RW)	35	1991	Chicago, IL, USA	6'1"	205	R
	#20	Kenton Miller (C)	35	1991	Redvers, SK, CAN	6'0"	176	L
	#26	Mitch Nardi (C)	33	1993	Hamilton, ON, CAN	5'11"	187	R
	#20	Willem Nong-Lambert (LW)	32	1994	Urbandale, IA, USA	6'3"	209	L
	#9	Marcus Ortiz (F)	34	1992	Garland, TX, USA	5'11"	181	R
	#7	Andrew Radjenovic (C)	35	1991	Hamilton, ON, CAN	6'3"	209	L
	#15	Dante Salituro (C/RW)	29	1996	North York, ON, CAN	5'8"	176	R
	#91	Peter Sivak (RW)	44	1982	Cheb, CZE	5'11"	201	L
	#91	Ryan Tesink (C/W)	33	1993	Saint John, NB, CAN	6'0"	172	L
	#12	Tyler VanKleef (F)Loan	34	1992	Dundas, ON, CAN	6'0"	181	L
	#10	Jack Walker (LW)	30	1996	Edina, MN, USA	6'0"	185	L
Position: G: 6, D: 11, F: 25Av Age: 25.98 yearsAv Ht: 6'0"Av Wt: 196 lbsCompare with other teams »

2017-2018 Rapid City Rush Staff

Head CoachDaniel Tetrault
Asst. CoachNello Ferrara
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 ManagerPatrick Dolan
PresidentJoe Macdonell
PresidentJoe MacDonell

Team Staff History

2017-2018 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

2017-2018 Rapid City Rush Roster Facts

Nationalities

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Experience

Rapid City Rush: 2 055 GP
NHL: 3 GP
WC: 3 GP
HockeyAllsvenskan: 13 GP
Czechia: 209 GP
AHL: 1 338 GP
DEL: 112 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 — 2017-2018 Games
date	home	visiting	score	league
11/06/2026 07:10 PM GMT-7	Idaho Steelheads	Rapid City Rush	-	ECHL
11/04/2026 07:10 PM GMT-7	Idaho Steelheads	Rapid City Rush	-	ECHL
10/31/2026 07:00 PM GMT-6	New Mexico Goatheads	Rapid City Rush	1 - 6	ECHL
10/30/2026 07:00 PM GMT-6	New Mexico Goatheads	Rapid City Rush	3 - 4 (OT 61:46)	ECHL
10/25/2026 04:05 PM GMT-6	Rapid City Rush	Kansas City Mavericks	2 - 3	ECHL

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Latest Transactions

Rapid City Rush — Latest Transactions
Date	Status		Player	Team	Source
11/03/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Nathan Torchia (G)	Evansville Thunderbolts	Details
10/30/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Ian Pierce (D)	Reading Royals	Details
10/22/2026	Confirmed	joining	Brett Mirwald (G)	Allen Americans	Details
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

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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	7	5	2	-	-	0	26	17	10	1.43	2	-
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	15	17	10	27	12
2.	Ryan Valentini (F)	2026-2027	Asiago	Alps Hockey League	11	8	12	20	4
3.	Marcus Ortiz (F)	2026-2027	Cuba	-	4	13	3	16	6
4.	Kevin Hancock (F)	2026-2027	Villacher SV	ICEHL	15	8	8	16	4
5.	Max Coatta (F)	2026-2027	EK Zell am See	Alps Hockey League	13	5	11	16	6
6.	Hunter Garlent (F)	2026-2027	EC Kassel Huskies	DEL 2	14	2	14	16	4
7.	Weiland Parrish (F)	2026-2027	TSV Peißenberg	Regionalliga	9	6	9	15	10
8.	Pavel Jenys (F)	2026-2027	HC Orli Znojmo	2. liga	10	7	7	14	6
9.	Matteo Gennaro (F)	2026-2027	ECDC Memmingen Indians	DEL 2	11	7	7	14	12
10.	Carter Robertson (D)	2026-2027	HC Plzeň	Extraliga	17	4	10	14	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	6'2"	194 lbs	25.11
2025-2026	View Roster	6'1"	190 lbs	26.30
2024-2025	View Roster	6'1"	194 lbs	26.39
2023-2024	View Roster	6'0"	192 lbs	26.47
2022-2023	View Roster	6'1"	194 lbs	26.61

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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)	217	74	130	204
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)	217	74	130	204

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)	217	74	130	204
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)	217	74	130	204
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.	Hudson Elynuik (F)	2	1	3	1.50
2.	Kelly Klima (F)	3	4	4	1.33
3.	Alexander Campbell (F)	3	3	4	1.33
4.	Ryan Menei (F)	66	39	87	1.32
5.	Konrad Reeder (F)	153	87	194	1.27

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