COATTA, WICHERS, RETURNED FROM AHL TUCSON

(RAPID CITY, S.D.) – The Rapid City Rush, proud ECHL affiliate of the NHL’s Arizona Coyotes, announced today via a Black Hills Chiropractic Roster Adjustment that forward Max Coatta and defenseman Quinn Wichers have each been returned from their loan to the AHL Tucson Roadrunners. Additionally, forward Garrett Klotz has been placed on injured reserve.

Coatta returns to the Rush where he has put up 12 goals and 13 assists over 33 games played. In his time with Tucson he has played in six games and has one assist. Coatta is tied for third on the Rush in goals and tied for fourth in points.

Wichers has now played in nine games for Tucson across several stints. The rookie defenseman arrives back in Rapid City where he has suited up in 23 games and has two goals and one assist.

Klotz hits IR having skated in 33 games and recorded two goals and 11 assists. He also leads the Rush with five fighting majors and 66 penalty minutes.

Rapid City returns to action this week on the road for three games, two at Kansas City and one in Tulsa. It begins on Friday night against the Mavericks and puck drop at Cable Dahmer Arena is scheduled for 7:05 PM CST.

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