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Rush and City of Rapid City to Host 2011 CHL All-Star Game

July 26, 2010, 4:43 pm

(Rapid City, SD) – The Rapid City Rush is proud to announce today that it will host the 2011 Central Hockey League (CHL) All-Star Game at the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center Arena on Wednesday, January 12, 2011.  This will be the first time that the Rush and the city Rapid City will host the annual event, showcasing the league’s biggest stars.

“We are pleased to select the Rapid City Rush and their community as the hosts for the 2011 CHL All-Star Game.  They certainly have earned this All-Star Game for their fans and organization,” said CHL Commissioner Duane Lewis.  “Rush ownership and management made a compelling presentation outlining the events they had envisioned, and coming off their championship season, this seems even more fitting.  Rapid City has one of the top fan bases in the CHL and we are thrilled to be able to award this game to the Rush.”

The Rush and head coach Joe Ferras (2010 CHL Coach of the Year) will form one team in the match-up and will be opposed by a team of CHL All-Stars comprised of players from the other 17 CHL member teams.

“After the tremendous season we had and now with the CHL awarding Rapid City the 2011 All-Star game, we are humbled and very appreciative,” said Ferras.  “This event will serve as a remarkable experience, not only for the Rush organization and its fans, but for those players who will get a chance to experience Rapid City.  With it being the first All-Star Game here in Rapid City, those making the trip will have an opportunity to see our tremendous set up, our beautiful city and witness first-hand the incredible community support.  The event will allow the Rush to showcase what a first class organization it is and we are privileged to be awarded the 2011 CHL All-Star Game.”

“We are extremely honored to be chosen to host the 2011 All-Star Game,” said Rush General Manager Tim Hill.  “Not only will this be an exciting event for our fans, but will also attract many visitors to the Black Hills in the month January which is traditionally a slow month for tourism.”

Sites of the last five CHL All-Star Games:
2010 – Laredo, Texas
2009 – Loveland, Colorado
2008 – Broomfield, Colorado
2007 – Bossier City, Louisiana
2006 – Hidalgo, Texas

Other Rush News:

Now taking reservations for season tickets for the 2010 – 2011 Rush hockey season.  For more information, contact the Rush office at 605.716.PUCK (7825) or email tickets@rapidcityrush.com

Stay informed on Rush happenings through the official Rapid City Rush team website, www.RapidCityRush.com.

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