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MATT ARAUJO TRADED TO UTAH

Thursday, February 27th
MATT ARAUJO TRADED TO UTAH

(RAPID CITY, S.D.)—The Rapid City Rush, proud ECHL affiliate of the NHL’s Calgary Flames, announced on Thursday, via a Heartland Health & Wellness Roster Adjustment, the club has traded defenseman Matt Araujo to the Utah Grizzlies.

Araujo, 27, is in his second professional season and first in the ECHL. An offseason signing by the Rush, Araujo played 21 games with Rapid City including the last four.

The Brookhaven, N.Y. native earned All-Rookie Team honors in the SPHL after a standout season with the Fayetteville Marksmen last year.

The Rapid City Rush takes on the Idaho Steelheads on February 26th, 28th, and March 1st at The Monument Ice Arena. Saturday, March 1st is Military Appreciation Night, presented by AARP. 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.

Upcoming Home Games

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Idaho Steelheads @ Rapid City Rush
Friday, February 28th
Idaho Steelheads @ Rapid City Rush
Puck Drops:
7:05 PM MST
The Monument
Idaho Steelheads
IDH Idaho Steelheads
at
Rapid City Rush
RC Rapid City Rush
The Monument
Military Appreciation Night
Saturday, March 1st
Military Appreciation Night
Puck Drops:
7:05 PM MST
The Monument
Idaho Steelheads
IDH Idaho Steelheads
at
Rapid City Rush
RC Rapid City Rush
The Monument
Iowa Heartlanders @ Rapid City Rush
Thursday, March 13th
Iowa Heartlanders @ Rapid City Rush
Puck Drops:
7:05 PM MDT
The Monument
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IA Iowa Heartlanders
at
Rapid City Rush
RC Rapid City Rush
The Monument

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