KNOW-BEFORE-YOU-GO: Rush vs. Kansas City

(RAPID CITY, S.D.)—The Rapid City Rush, proud ECHL affiliate of the NHL’s Calgary Flames, battles the Kansas City Mavericks in its second home series of the season. The week kicks off with a Wednesday night matchup and concludes with Veterans Appreciation Night.

THIS WEEK’S GAMES
Wednesday, November 6^th vs. Kansas City, 7:05 p.m. MST
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Friday, November 8^th vs. Kansas City, 7:05 p.m. MST – RECOVERY NIGHT
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Saturday, November 9^th vs. Kansas City, 7:05 p.m. MST – VETERANS APPRECIATION NIGHT
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YOUR SERIES GUIDE

• Friday night is Recovery Night.
  • We’re shining a spotlight on the brave individuals overcoming the battle of substance abuse and highlighting the importance of mental health.
  • The game will include messaging regarding recovery and prevention.
  • There will be two non-alcoholic sections: Section S and Section 16.
• Saturday night is Veterans Appreciation Night, presented by FourFront Design and Bluepeak Internet.
  • In one of our most important games every year, we’re proud to honor all those who served in the U.S. Armed Forces.
  • The Rush will recognize Lt. Col. Matthew Anderson during the first intermission. On August 5^th, 2024, Anderson tragically lost his life after being struck by a drunk driver in Castle Rock, Colorado.
  • Anderson, who went by the callsign “Macho,” was a Rapid City native, a graduate of Rapid City Stevens High School and South Dakota State University, and distinguished member of the U.S. Air Force.
• Our annual 5^th Line Auction is on Saturday!
  • Our 5^th line club is back for the 2024-25 season! It’s your chance to bid on your favorite player for exclusive access to team events and more. If your player is called up, don’t worry – you’ll always have someone on the team to meet and hang out with.
  • Learn more and meet the players by clicking here.
• Active-duty military and veterans scan score $16 tickets all weekend!
  • We’re extending our Freedom Fridays promotion, presented by Great Clips, to both weekend games on Friday, November 8^th and Saturday, November 9^th.
  • Simply bring in your military ID to The Monument Box Office to redeem your $16 tickets.
• Join us at Murphy’s Pub & Grill for the Coors Light Postgame Party on Friday!
  • Select Rush players will be in attendance at Murphy’s Pub & Grill in downtown Rapid City immediately following the game on Friday, November 8^th.
  • Wear your Rush gear to Murphy’s and get a FREE Coors Light.
  • Register for a chance to win a signed jersey.

WHAT TO WATCH FOR

• NO QUIT: The Rush has shown a flair for the dramatic in the third period all season. Three games have already featured a third-period game-tying goal, including last Friday’s game in Wichita, when Mason McCarty scored to force overtime and give the Rush a standings point.
• STRENGTH BETWEEN THE PIPES: The Rush used the entirety of its trio of goaltenders in Wichita, and all three of them performed well. Christian Propp, Connor Murphy, and Matt Radomsky combined to make 91 saves on 98 shots for a .929 save percentage.
• THE CAPTAIN GETS HIS FIRST: After racking up four assists on home ice against Utah, Rush captain Ryan Wagner delivered his first goal with Rapid City on Saturday. The 28-year-old is tied for the team’s points lead with five in his first seven games. It is not Wagner’s first ECHL goal, though: in a 23-game stint with Utah five years ago, he scored nine times and averaged nearly a point per game.
• CHAZ CHIPPING IN: Chaz Smedsrud made a grand entrance to the Rush’s lineup over the weekend in Wichita. In just his second game with the club, Smedsrud produced two primary assists while also earning power play time. The 26-year-old from Luverne, Minn. picked up seven points in nine games as an Allen American in the spring.
• DRAWING PENALTIES: The Rush power play had not seen much action until the last two games. After only seven opportunities in its first five games, Rapid City picked up eleven power plays combined between Saturday and Sunday.

The Rapid City Rush returns home to take on the Kansas City Mavericks on November 6, 8, and 9! Veterans Appreciation Night, presented by FourFront Design and Bluepeak Internet, is Saturday, November 9^th. 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.