Dave Smith has been productive these past few weeks. The head coach and General Manager of the Rapid City Rush Hockey Team, proud ECHL affiliates of the NHL Calgary Flames, has been busy building a roster of return veterans and new rookie acquisitions that will fit nicely together. Coach Smith is piecing together a winning season.
FORWARDS
Maurizio Colella 28 years old, 6 ft , 185 lbs 3rd season with the Rush, Alternate captain
Maurizio is a character guy that contributes both on and off the ice his character, leadership and passion for the game and his teammates is unmatched – Peter Drikos associate head coach Rapid City Rush
Ryan Wagner. 29 years old , 5’9, 185 lb , 2nd season with the Rush – Captain
Ryan Wagner is an elite hockey player and person who was our primary driver his production as a top scorer in the league last year is evidence to his elite brain and skill level – Dave Smith, head coach in general manager Rapid City Rush
Parker Bowman. 26, 6 ft, 186 lb – second year with the Rapid City Rush
Parker Bowman is the consummate teammate who will do anything to win a hockey game. His compete level is high and he is engaged in the game every shift – Dave Smith head coach and general manager Rapid City Rush.
Jonathan Yantsis. 26 years old , 6’2 ,210 lbs
Yantsis is a big body who can score and is excellent around the net. Dave Smith head coach general manager Rapid City Rush
Chaz Smedsrud. 27 years old , 6’2 ,195 lb, 2nd season with Rapid City Rush
Chaz Smedsrud is the type of player that you can win with. He brings a nice mix of size and skills. His ability to play hard and produce will be very valuable to our team. Dave Smith head coach general manager Rapid City Rush.
Cameron Buhl. 26 years old, 5,’10 180 lbs
Cameron is a player who adds skill and hockey IQ he can adapt to any situation and will be able to go up and down the line up effectively. Dave Smith head coach and General Manager Rapid City Rush
Rasmus Ekstrom 20 years old
Rasmus is in excellent two-way player with outstanding offensive instincts and creativity – Dave Smith head coach and General Manager Rapid City Rush.
DEFENSE
Billy Constantinou 24 years old, 6 ft, 190 lb, 3rd season with Rapid City Rush
Billy’s an elite skater with tremendous offensive upside. His ability to go back and get pucks and move them forward than join the rush is outstanding – Dave Smith head coach and General Manager Rapid City Rush
Mitchell Smith 23 years old, 5’11, 185lbs
Mitchell Smith is an all-around defenseman who can do everything well. His skating and passing ability make him valuable in all situations – Dave Smith head coach and General Manager Rapid City Rush
Aaron Hyman. 27 years old , 6’5, 220 lb, re-signed
Signing Aaron adds a long stick and a good defender- Dave Smith head coach and General Manager Rapid City Rush
GOALTENDING
Christian Propp 26 years old, 6’2, 192 lbs 2nd full season
He has shown the ability to be an excellent goalie in our league in his commitment to the rush team is outstanding. Dave Smith head coach general manager Rapid City Rush
Nathan Torchia. 25 years old , 5’10, 180lbs
Nathan is an excellent goaltender who comes out of college and has a history of being a winner. Dave Smith head coach general manager Rapid City Rush.
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