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 David Smith.

Who is the captain of Rapid City Rush?

The captain of Rapid City Rush is Ryan Wagner.

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.

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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2025-2026 Rapid City Rush Roster

	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#35	Danny Battochio (G)	40	1985	Lively, ON, CAN	5'9"	179	L
	#32	Jack Bostedt (G)Loan	27	1999	Janesville, WI, USA	6'2"	194	L
	#33	Rico DiMatteo (G)Loan	25	2001	Brasher Falls, NY, USA	6'3"	170	L
	#33	Denver Johnson (G)	-			-	-	-
	#31	Connor Murphy (G)	27	1998	Hudson Falls, NY, USA	6'4"	201	L
	#32	Arsenii Sergeev (G)	23	2002	Yaroslavl, RUS	6'3"	194	L
	#35	Nathan Torchia (G)	26	2000	Baden, ON, CAN	6'0"	185	L
DEFENSEMEN
	#65	Arvils Bergmanis (D)	26	1999	Riga, LAT	6'0"	190	L
	#76	Xavier Bernard (D)	26	2000	Mercier, QC, CAN	6'5"	205	L
	#74	Aaron Chiarot (D)	24	2002	Hamilton, ON, CAN	6'4"	207	L
	#68	Billy Constantinou (D)	25	2001	Scarborough, ON, CAN	6'0"	185	R
	#74	Hunter Donohoe (D)	26	2000	South Surrey, BC, CAN	6'5"	209	L
	#72	Clay Hanus (D)	25	2001	Minnetonka, MN, USA	5'11"	174	L
	#52	Aaron Hyman (D)	28	1998	Calgary, AB, CAN	6'5"	220	R
	#65	Brady Keeper (D)	30	1996	Cross Lake, MB, CAN	6'2"	196	R
	#44	Simon Mack (D)	25	2001	Brockville, ON, CAN	5'10"	181	R
	#72	Étienne Morin (D)	21	2005	Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, QC, CAN	6'1"	185	L
	#23	Eric Parker (D)	25	2001	Calgary, AB, CAN	6'2"	185	R
	#12	Chase Pauls (D)	22	2003	Osler, SK, CAN	6'5"	212	R
	#74	Ian Pierce (D)	25	2001	Edgewater, NJ, USA	5'10"	190	L
	#9	Jake Ratzlaff (D)	24	2002	Rosemount, MN, USA	6'2"	220	R
	#15	Bobby Russell (D)	26	2000	Langley, BC, CAN	6'0"	187	L
	#39	Doug Scott (D)Loan	26	2000	North Vancouver, BC, CAN	5'11"	201	R
	#65	Jaden Shields (D)	26	1999	Royal Oak, MI, USA	5'10"	176	R
	#22	Mitchell Smith (D)	23	2002	Saginaw, MI, USA	5'11"	194	L
	#39	Alexander Stensson (D)	29	1997	Jonstorp, SWE	5'11"	181	L
	#96	Sean Strange (D)	26	2000	Saanich, BC, CAN	6'2"	190	L
	#4	Kaleb Tiessen (D)	24	2002	Leamington, ON, CAN	6'5"	216	L
	#4	Mike Van Unen (D)	27	1999	Kamloops, BC, CAN	6'1"	190	L
FORWARDS
	#91	Blake Bennett (LW/RW)"A"	27	1998	Grand Island, NY, USA	5'10"	185	L
	#4	Braden Birnie (F)	24	2001	Weyburn, SK, CAN	6'3"	192	L
	#43	Parker Bowman (C/LW)	27	1999	Bracebridge, ON, CAN	6'0"	185	L
	#21	Cameron Buhl (C/LW)	27	1998	South St. Paul, MN, USA	5'10"	174	L
	#29	Ryan Chyzowski (LW/C)	26	2000	Kamloops, BC, CAN	6'1"	190	L
	#10	Maurizio Colella (C/LW)	29	1997	Tottenham, ON, CAN	6'0"	187	L
	#74	Johnny Curran (RW/C)	31	1995	Niagara Falls, ON, CAN	5'10"	174	R
	#82	Brett Davis (C)"A"	27	1999	Oakbank, MB, CAN	6'2"	205	L
	#70	Rasmus Ekström (C/W)	21	2004	Stockholm, SWE	6'0"	196	R
	#26	Seth Fyten (RW/LW)	25	2000	Sundre, AB, CAN	6'2"	187	R
	#39	Zacharie Giroux (C)	23	2003	Hanmer, ON, CAN	5'6"	154	L
	#65	Lucas Helland (F)	25	2001	Billings, MT, USA	6'3"	181	R
	#39	Matt Hubbarde (C)	26	2000	Pickering, ON, CAN	6'1"	190	R
	#23	Connor Joyce (C)	25	2001	Dedham, MA, USA	6'0"	168	R
	#88	Garrett Klotz (LW)	37	1988	Regina, SK, CAN	6'5"	234	L
	#74	Ryan Kuzmich (F)Loan	26	2000	Norton, MA, USA	6'2"	205	R
	#4	Teddy Lagerback (RW)	24	2001	Minnetonka, MN, USA	6'1"	194	R
	#51	Quinn Olson (C)	25	2001	Calgary, AB, CAN	5'11"	170	L
	#3	Darian Pilon (LW/RW)	27	1998	Sault Ste. Marie, ON, CAN	5'10"	183	L
	#44	Will Portokalis (C/LW)	24	2002	Mississauga, ON, CAN	6'0"	183	L
	#8	Chaz Smedsrud (LW/RW)	28	1998	Luverne, MN, USA	6'2"	194	L
	#91	Cole Tymkin (RW)	27	1999	Rainy River, ON, CAN	6'1"	201	R
	#13	Ryan Wagner (RW/LW)"C"	30	1996	Park Ridge, IL, USA	5'8"	185	L
	#15	Jared Westcott (C/LW)	27	1999	Imperial, MO, USA	6'1"	201	L
	#10	Carter Wilkie (RW/C)	26	2000	Calgary, AB, CAN	6'2"	205	R
	#14	Briley Wood (C/RW)	23	2003	Rivers, MB, CAN	6'3"	187	R

Position: G: 6, D: 18, F: 20Av Age: 26.14 yearsAv Ht: 6'1"Av Wt: 190 lbsCompare with other teams »

2025-2026 Rapid City Rush Staff

GM/Head CoachDavid Smith
Assoc. CoachPeter Drikos
Dir. of BroadcastingCory Berberian
Dir. of Game OperationsJack Novelli
Dir. of Media RelationsCory Berberian
Head Athletic TrainerJustin Ullom
Head Equipment ManagerAlex Werner
Massage TherapistSammy Wasson
PresidentTodd Mackin
PresidentJared Reid
Strength & Conditioning CoachKameron Milne
Video CoachAustin Washkurak

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2025-2026 Rapid City Rush Captains

"C"

Ryan Wagner

"A"

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Rapid City Rush Facts

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

2025-2026 Rapid City Rush Roster Facts

Nationalities

31 players
19 players
2 players
1 player
1 player
1 player

Experience

Rapid City Rush: 2 591 GP
NHL: 3 GP
WC: 20 GP
HockeyAllsvenskan: 21 GP
KHL: 3 GP
AHL: 958 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

date	home	visiting	score	league
04/19/2026 01:05 AM UTC	Rapid City Rush	Tahoe Knight Monsters	4 - 6	ECHL
04/18/2026 01:05 AM UTC	Rapid City Rush	Tahoe Knight Monsters	4 - 3 (OT 62:08)	ECHL
04/12/2026 09:10 PM UTC	Utah Grizzlies	Rapid City Rush	4 - 5 (OT 61:26)	ECHL
04/12/2026 01:10 AM UTC	Utah Grizzlies	Rapid City Rush	2 - 1 (OT 61:28)	ECHL
04/11/2026 01:10 AM UTC	Utah Grizzlies	Rapid City Rush	6 - 3	ECHL

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Ryan Mahshie (F)

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Mitchell Smith (D)

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Seth Fyten (F)

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Kenny Belanger Jr. (F)

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Rapid City Rush History and Standings

season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2026-2027	ECHL	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
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

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