RUSH COMPLETE DEAL WITH IDAHO FOR CASH

(RAPID CITY, S.D.) – The Rapid City Rush, proud affiliate of the NHL’s Calgary Flames, announced Monday via a Heartland Health and Wellness Roster Adjustment, the team has completed a trade for cash ahead of Wednesday’s game at home against Idaho.

Rapid City has received defenseman Cooper Jones from Idaho in exchange for cash considerations.

Defenseman Cooper Jones, hails from Bridgewater, Mass.

Jones was a three-year blueliner for the QMJHL’s Halifax Mooseheads before embarking on his professional journey. He made his ECHL debut with the Adirondack Thunder during the 2018-19 season.

After spending a full year in the SPHL, Jones rejoined the ECHL ranks in 2021-22 where he dressed for 36 games in the league, 31 of them with the Steelheads.

Last season was Jones’s most productive since becoming a pro. He scored 18 points (2g, 16a) with Neuilly-sur-Marne in the France2 league.

Jones has played 18 games this season with Idaho, logging two assists, and has suited up for 14 games with the SPHL’s Pensacola Ice Flyers where he’s posted two goals and seven assists.

Rapid City squares off with Idaho on Wednesday at 10:35 a.m. The Rush will close their home stand with games on Friday and Saturday against the Steelheads as well.