Rapid City Rush

Rapid City Rush are a professional ice hockey team in the ECHL. The club is based in Rapid City, South Dakota.

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About The Team

Founded back in 2008 (in the Central Hockey League), the Rush began play in the ECHL in 2014 where the club has played since joining the league.

What players say...

"I had played on the road versus the Rush a number of times, but that was my extent of being in Rapid City before my move there to play. Rush fans and the entire org made my family's time there memorable. Since I retired, we've gone back to visit just to see friends there. Makes me happy to know I donned a Rush sweater."

The Monument

The Rush call The Momument home for all of their home matches in the ECHL. The multi-purpose arena hosts everything from sports and concerts to some of the largest rodeo events in the region. There are two arenas within the center- one for the ice hockey arena and the larger one built more recently in 2021 which is the 10,000 seat spectator arena.

How many championships do the Rapid City Rush have?

The Rapid City Rush are yet to win a Kelly Cup in the ECHL, but the club won a Ray Miron President's Cup in the former Central Hockey League (CHL) in the 2009-2010 season.

Notable/Cult Players

Some of the most well-known cult players (scorers, fighters, etc) in Rush hockey history are as follows:

  • Jesse Schultz
  • Les Reaney
  • Riley Weselowski
  • Scott Wray
  • Konrad Reeder
  • Logan Nelson

Off The Ice in Rapid City, South Dakota

Set in the Black Hills of South Dakota, Rapid City is in close proximity to a number of the states biggest draws and attractions- Mount Rushmore (35 min drive), Custer State Park, and Crazy Horse which is around a 45 min drive to the southwest. The city offers great scenic views and when you visit, you'll get a strong sense for it's Native American Heritage and history. It's not the biggest city in terms of size compared to some other places in the league, but it's a very unique place to play and the region is unlike any other in the US.

Interesting Facts

Did you know that Rapid City has an art exhibition called the "City of Presidents?" It's an art project in downtown that features life-sized statues of every US president in history. The city has a fun tour that goes along with it. Many visitors make an afternoon of it while also stopping at shops, restaurants, and exploring the rest of the city.

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