MAX COATTA RETURNS FOR 2022-23 SEASON

(RAPID CITY, S.D.) – The Rapid City Rush, proud ECHL affiliate of the NHL’s Calgary Flames announced on Monday via a Black Hills Chiropractic Roster Adjustment that forward Max Coatta has been signed for the 2022-23 season.

“I’m very excited to be coming back to Rapid this season,” Coatta said. “The culture that was established last season is something that I want to continue to be a part of. We have a group that is hungry for more and I can’t wait to get started.”

Coatta returns to Rapid City where he set career-highs in goals, assists and points during the 2021-22 season. In his third year as a pro, he recorded 23 goals and 29 assists over 63 games played. Coatta’s 23 goals were tied for second-most on the team and his 54 points were the fourth-most.

“We could not be more excited to have Max back in Rapid City,” Rush head coach and general manager Scott Burt said. “Last season was a breakout for him in which he took his game to another level. He took a chance coming to us and all he did was continue to grow his game. He will continue to take on a leadership role and be looked upon to continue to drive our players both on and off the ice. He is a complete pro and we are lucky to have him back in the mix for this upcoming year.”

A native of Minnetonka, Minnesota, the 28-year-old Coatta also appeared in six games for the Tucson Roadrunners in the AHL, where he recorded one assist.

2022-23 season tickets, mini packs and single game tickets are on sale now! Opening night for the 2022-23 season will take place on October 28 against the Kansas City Mavericks. Don’t miss out on any of the action next season. Get your season tickets or mini packs by calling us at (605) 716-7825 or online at rapidcityrush.com!

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