(RAPID CITY, S.D.)—The Rapid City Rush, proud ECHL affiliate of the NHL’s Calgary Flames, announced on Monday, via a Heartland Health & Wellness Roster Adjustment, the club has acquired defenseman Mitchell Smith from the Bloomington Bison in exchange for future considerations.
Smith, 22, is in his rookie season. He has scored one goal in sixteen games with the Bison, playing alongside current Rush teammates Chase Pauls and Jackson Leppard.
The 5-foot-11 left-shot defenseman had signed in Orlando last year, but did not play as he spent the year playing baseball. He spent three seasons with the Ontario Hockey League’s Saginaw Spirit—his hometown team—where he reached the 50-point mark in 2021-22 and 2022-23.
Smith is eligible to suit up for Rapid City’s series against Maine beginning on Thursday.
The Rapid City Rush returns home to face the Maine Mariners on February 13, 14, and 15 at The Monument Ice Arena. Saturday, February 15th is Midnight Madness presented by Garage Beer, featuring an 11:59 p.m. puck drop. 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.
Adirondack Thunder
Allen Americans
Atlanta Gladiators
Bloomington Bison
Cincinnati Cyclones
Florida Everblades
Fort Wayne Komets
Greensboro Gargoyles
Greenville Swamp Rabbits
Idaho Steelheads
Indy Fuel
Iowa Heartlanders
Jacksonville Icemen
Kalamazoo Wings
Kansas City Mavericks
Maine Mariners
Norfolk Admirals
Orlando Solar Bears
Rapid City Rush
Reading Royals
Savannah Ghost Pirates
South Carolina Stingrays
Tahoe Knight Monsters
Toledo Walleye
Trois-Rivières Lions
Tulsa Oilers
Utah Grizzlies
Wheeling Nailers
Wichita Thunder
Worcester Railers