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Strong Third Period Lifts Rapid City to 4-1 Win Over Thunder

January 30, 2010, 11:06 pm

(Wichita, KS) – The Rush remained perfect against the Wichita Thunder on Saturday night with a 4-1 victory at the new INTRUST Bank Arena. Rapid City was led by Jon Pelle and Les Reaney who both had multi-point efforts. The Rush have picked up six of a possible eight points through the first four games of a seven-game road trip.

Rush Sweep Season Series Away From Mavs, 5-2

January 29, 2010, 10:45 pm

(Independence, MO) – On Friday night, the Rush got back into the win column with a convincing 5-2 win over the expansion Missouri Mavericks. With the win, the Rush finished the season 5-0-0 against the Mavs and maintain their share of first place. Rapid City received goals from five different skaters while the penalty kill was perfect for the fourth straight game.

Rush Drop Second Straight Shootout, 4-3

January 28, 2010, 11:50 pm

(Southaven, MS) – On Thursday night, the Rush dropped their second straight shootout to the Mississippi RiverKings, 4-3. The loss marks the third shootout loss of the season for Rapid City as the Rush are just 3-for-19 in shootouts and now 1-for-5 on penalty shot attempts. Rapid City picks up one point for the shootout loss which brings the team into a tie with Colorado for first place.

Rush Come Back Twice, but Fall 3-2 in Shootout

January 26, 2010, 12:58 pm

(Southaven, MS) – On Tuesday morning, the Rush took part in the seventh annual “Face off Field Trip” at the DeSoto Civic Center. The Rush battled back twice in regulation, but were shutout in the shootout as the RiverKings came away with a 3-2 victory. Rapid City killed off all eleven of the ‘Kings powerplay chances, returning the penalty kill unit to 2nd in the league.

Rush Give Up Four In Third Period En Route to 5-3 Loss

January 23, 2010, 10:18 pm

(Rapid City, SD) – The Rapid City Rush looked to be on their way to victory on Saturday night, but the Laredo Bucks had other plans. The Bucks scored four unanswered goals in the third period to rocket past the Rush 5-3. The loss was Danny Battochio’s first since November 20th and snapped his 12-game win streak.

JOIN JAMIE VANDERVEEKEN AND LUKE ERICKSON TONIGHT AT BOSTONS!

January 21, 2010, 1:42 am

(Rapid City, SD) – The Rapid City Rush would like to invite fans out to Boston’s restaurant tonight at 6pm for “The Rush Hour With Head Coach Joe Ferras. This year’s hour-long show has been moved up to 6pm and will remain at Boston’s, located just North of I-90 off of N Lacrosse St.

Rush Top Amarillo 6-4 in 100th Game

January 20, 2010, 10:40 pm

(Rapid City, SD) – Not surprisingly, the Rush found themselves in another close contest with the Gorillas on Wednesday night. Rapid City used four straight goals for the 6-4 comeback victory and extended their lead to four points in the Northern Conference. Les Reaney paced all skaters with a four point effort while Jon Pelle netted two on the night for his fourth game-winner of the season. The game marked the 100th contest for the young franchise.

Erickson’s Two Third Period Goals Lift the Rush to Victory, 3-2

January 20, 2010, 10:58 am

(Rapid City, SD) – On Tuesday night, the Rapid City Rush and Amarillo Gorillas were, yet again, in a close battle that was undecided until the final moments. The Rush were held off the scoreboard for over forty-four minutes, but received a pair of third period goals from Luke Erickson who propelled the team to victory. Erickson’s game-winning goal was scored with less than two minutes left and was the first lead for the Rush all game. With the win, Rapid City now moves to 25-9-1 and claims sole possession of first place of the Northern Conference.

Danny Battochio Named Oakley CHL Goaltender of the Week

January 18, 2010, 3:15 pm

(Rapid City, SD) – On Monday afternoon, the Central Hockey League announced that Rush netminder Danny Battochio was named Oakley CHL Goaltender of the Week for the term ending January 17th.

Rush Pet Calendars On Sale

January 18, 2010, 3:12 pm

(Rapid City, SD) - New 2010 Calendars featuring Rapid City Rush players and their pets are now for sale! Rush players and their pets were photographed for a Black Hills Humane Society benefit calendar. The calendar features Rush players: Derek Campbell, Colt King, Miguel Beaudry, Rich Hansen, Brendan Cook, Brendon Hodge, Blaine Jarvis, Gio Flamminio, and Scott Wray and Assistant Coach Mark DeSantis, Head Coach Joe Ferras and General Manager Tim Hill.