RUSH ADD AMATEURS AHEAD OF PLAYOFF RUN

(RAPID CITY, SD) – The Rapid City Rush announced today the acquisition of two amateurs prior to the conclusion of the ECHL’s regular season: Kyle Just and Coda Gordon.

Kyle Just, a native of Arnprior, Ontario, comes to the Rush after a successful career with Mercyhurst University in the NCAA. In parts of 5 seasons with the Lakers, the 5’11”, 190-pound forward played in 143 games, recording 29 goals and 73 assists for 102 points. Prior to playing collegiately, the 24 year-old played in the CJHL with the Pembroke Lumber Kings, winning back-to-back-to-back CJHL championships from 2007-2010.

Coda Gordon, a 6’2”, 195-pound forward, comes to the Rush after a successful junior career in the WHL with the Swift Current Broncos. The 20-year old spent all 258 of his WHL games with the Broncos, recording 244 points (98 G, 146 Ast) in that span. A native of Calgary, Alberta, Gordon played in the CHL Top Prospects Game in the 2011-12 season, and was drafted in the sixth round of the 2012 NHL Draft by the Calgary Flames (#165 overall).

Other Rush News:

Join Rush Nation for only $10 per game! Call the Rush office at 716-7825 for details, and stay informed on all Rush happenings this summer through the official Rapid City Rush team website, www.RapidCityRush.com, and the Rapid City Rush mobile app, available on iTunes and Google Play.

######