RAPID CITY, S.D. – The Rapid City Rush, proud ECHL affiliate of the NHL’s Calgary Flames, announced Tuesday that the club has elected not to renew Head Coach & General Manager Scott Burt’s contract.
Burt spent four seasons as the Rush’s Head Coach, adding on the General Manager tag following his first year. Burt compiled a record of 130-129-29. Rapid City qualified for the 2022 Kelly Cup Playoffs under his direction.
“We would like to thank Coach Burt for his dedication to the Rush organization,” said Rush President Jared Reid. “We appreciate all his hard work over the last four seasons and wish him the best in his future endeavors.”
The search for the franchise’s fifth head coach begins immediately.
