From the moment we met with Steve Sullivan, we knew this was the place for us, and we look forward to playing a part in the success of our partners in Tucson and Phoenix.” We wanted to work with an organization that we shared common goals with, could grow with, and that gave opportunities for advancement of our players and staff. “When we first set out in this process, we weren’t just looking for an affiliate for the sake of an affiliation. “We are extremely excited to announce our affiliation today with the Arizona Coyotes organization,” said Rush Owner Jeff Dickerson of Spire Sports + Entertainment. Immediately following the press conference, there will be a reception held in the Club Level. MST at ice level of Rushmore Plaza Civic Center Ice Arena, with all public invited to attend. The affiliation is the third time in the team’s previous five ECHL seasons that it will serve as a developmental affiliate for an NHL franchise, as the second time in partnership with the Coyotes organization.Ī press conference to formalize this announcement will take place next Monday, July 29th, at 3:30 p.m. (RAPID CITY, SD) – The Rapid City Rush organization is proud to announce an agreement to serve as the ECHL affiliate of the NHL’s Arizona Coyotes for a two-year term.

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