(RAPID CITY, S.D.)—The Rapid City Rush, proud ECHL affiliate of the NHL’s Calgary Flames, announced on Thursday, in an Active Life Chiropractic Roster Adjustment, the opening night roster for the 2026-27 season.
The Rush will open the year with 15 forwards, eight defensemen, and three goaltenders for a total of 26 players. 21 players will be on the active roster to begin the regular season. Rapid City’s first game is Friday, October 16th at Kansas City, which is also opening night across the ECHL.
Rapid City has 12 players on American Hockey League contracts with the Calgary Wranglers on the opening night roster. Those players will have an asterisk next to their name.
The following players have been named to the Rush’s opening night roster:
Forwards (15)
Ryan Wagner
Seth Fyten
Rasmus Ekström
Logan Nelson
Ryan Mahshie
Alex Campbell*
Ryan Hofer*
Braden Birnie*
Alex Young*
Quinn Olson*
Ryder Boulton*
Marko Sikic*
Will Portokalis
Alec Butcher
Kenny Belanger
Defensemen (8)
Eric Parker
Hunter Donohoe
Andy Noel
Jake Ratzlaff
Kyle Walker*
Tyson Feist*
Tyler Inamoto*
Ben Wozney
Goaltenders (3)
Semyon Konopsky*
Owen Say*
Shane Farkas
2026-27 Rapid City Rush season tickets, mini plans, and group experiences are on sale now! You can score the best deals on tickets and take advantage of exclusive perks, including season ticket holder-only events and discounts at the team store. Call the Rush office at 605-716-7825 or visit www.rapidcityrush.com to learn more and secure your seats today.
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