When the 56-year-old native of Arthur, Ontario became interested in the Rapid City Rush’s head coach and general manager vacancy, it didn’t take long to discover the two had similar philosophies.

RAPID CITY, S.D. — The Rapid City Rush, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Calgary Flames, announced that Dave Smith has been named the team’s head coach and general manager.

The Chicago Wolves have signed forward Deni Goure to a one-year deal, it was announced Monday. Goure, who hails from Chatham, Ont., just finished his first season of pro hockey, splitting time between ...

Rapid City Rush will bring back team captain Ryan Wagner for upcoming season. Read more about the move!

The Rapid City Rush ended their 2024-25 season after another failed attempt at making the playoffs with a record of 31-32-6-3. The Rush earned 71 points but sat 17 out of a playoff spot.

The Rapid City Rush have announced their qualifying offers for the 2025-26 season. Teams are allowed to give out a maximum of eight qualifying offers, with no more than four of the offers being ...

Former RPI coach Dave Smith, fired in March, was named Monday as head coach and general manager of the ECHL's Rapid City Rush.

WalletHub ranks Rapid City 27th in its best-run cities in America ratings.

Nestled in the Black Hills of South Dakota, Rapid City is a scenic urban getaway that hasn’t lost its small-town vibe. It’s filled with presidential attractions and surrounded by easy day-trip ...

The National Hockey League on Thursday invited cities across North America, Europe and other international markets to submit expressions of interest to host games for the 2028 World Cup of Hockey.

PITTSBURGH — The City of Pittsburgh is submitting an expression of interest to host the 2028 World Cup of Hockey. Channel 11 Sports Anchor Jenna Harner confirmed the news Thursday night.

“The World Cup of Hockey is a showcase of international hockey at the highest level, and we are thrilled to begin the host city selection process for 2028,” said Gary Bettman, Commissioner of ...