(RAPID CITY, S.D.)—The Rapid City Rush, proud ECHL affiliate of the NHL’s Calgary Flames, looks to take five out of a possible six points against the Allen Americans. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. MST on Saturday at The Monument Ice Arena.
LAST TIME OUT
The Rush erased a two-goal third-period deficit to earn a standings point before falling in overtime, 4-3, to the Allen Americans on Friday. Trevor Janicke scored twice, while Braeden Tuck picked up his first career goal. Rapid City dominated possession time and shots on goal for the majority of game, putting up a season-high 44 shots. However, penalty trouble arose as Allen struck three times on the power play, including the overtime winner.
JANICKE HEATING UP
Trevor Janicke is in the midst of his best series of his rookie season. After not scoring in five games, Janicke has three goals over his last four periods. He scored the game-winner on Wednesday, the Rush’s first goal on Friday, and the game-tying goal that same night.
THE FIRST TUCK
Braeden Tuck has stepped up when called back into the Rush lineup this week. After not dressing for five straight games, Tuck returned to action on Wednesday and played on a fourth line that continues to earn valuable minutes. On Friday, the Calgary native sparked Rapid City’s third period comeback with his first career goal.
SHOT MISMATCH
The Rush has significantly outshot Allen in the first two games of the series: 35-21 on Wednesday, 44-23 on Friday. Those two disparities (+14 and +21) are the two largest the Rush has had this season.
BY ONE
The Rush has played ten one-goal games this season, the most in the ECHL. It also has the most losses beyond regulation this season (4). Rapid City’s record in one-goal games is 3-3-2-2.
FREQUENT FLIER MILES
Following a five-game homestand to conclude the month of November, the Rush will be on the road a lot in December. Eight of the next eleven games are away from The Monument Ice Arena. Rapid City will travel to South Carolina, Idaho, and Utah in the month of December.
The Rapid City Rush battles the Allen Americans on November 27, 29, and 30 in a three-game Thanksgiving series! Saturday, November 30th is Knights on Ice. Secure your seats today and be a part of the action. Check out the 2024-25 promotional schedule for a list of all themed nights. Call the Rush front office at 605-716-7825 or visit www.rapidcityrush.com for more information.
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