(RAPID CITY, S.D.)—The Rapid City Rush, proud ECHL affiliate of the NHL’s Calgary Flames, are pleased to announce that South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden will drop the ceremonial first puck and attend the Rush’s Veterans Appreciation Night game on Saturday, November 14th.
This is the first time the Rush organization has hosted the Governor of South Dakota at a game. Gov. Rhoden is a veteran himself, having served in the South Dakota Army National Guard for six years, and will help the Rush honor those who have fought for our country.
The Mountain Division-leading Rapid City Rush take the ice for Veterans Appreciation Night, presented by Shipwrecks Bar & Grill, against the Tahoe Knight Monsters this Saturday. Puck drop is 7:05 p.m. on Slumberland Furniture Ice at The Monument Ice Arena. Active-duty military and veterans can purchase discounted $19 tickets at the Rush ticket office or by calling 605-716-7825.