For 36 games each season the Rapid City Rush have home advantage playing at The Monument ice arena. This season the proud NHL affiliate of the Calgary Flames and AHL affiliate of the Calgary Wranglers will be entering Mavs country on October 17th and 18th for the opening weekend of the ECHL 2025-2026 season
The Kansas City Mavericks are one of ten teams the Rapid City Rush will play away this season. So, let’s get a little familiar with where the Rush play when they’re not home .
Allen Americans
The Allen Americans play at Credit Union of Texas Event center in Allen Texas. The arena seats 7000. The Allen Americans are the NHL affiliates of the Ottawa Senators and the AHL affiliates of the Belleville Senators. Their off ice entertainment includes their mascot Biscuit the Bulldog and Ice Angels. The Rush play Allen nine times during the regular season.
Promotions during games against the Rush:
10/29-NA 1/30 – Top Gun Night
10/31- Halloween 1/31 – NA
11-1 Military Night. 2/1 – Bluey Night
Cincinnati Cyclones
The Cincinnati Cyclones play at Heritage Bank Center in Cincinnati Ohio. The arena has a seating capacity of 14,453 for hockey. The Cincinnati Cyclones are NHL affiliates of the Toronto Maple Leafs and AHL affiliates of the Toronto Marlies. Their off ice entertainment includes The Ice Crew and their mascots Twister and Puck Chop. The Rush play Cincinnati two times during the regular season.
Promotions during games against the Rush:
1/16 – Grateful Dead night 1/17 Hawaiian Shirt Givesway
Idaho Steelheads
The Idaho Steelheads play at the Idaho Central Arena, located in the Grove Hotel in Boise Idaho, with 35 luxury suites and a seating capacity of 5,002 for hockey . The Idaho Steelheads are NHL affiliates of the Dallas Stars and AHL affiliates of the Texas Stars. Their off ice entertainment include their mascot Blue and the Steelheads Ice Girls. The Rush play Idaho eight times during the regular season.
Promotions during games against the Rush: TBA
12/17, 12/19,12/20, 1/2, 1/3
Indy Fuel
The Indy Fuel play at Fishers Event Center in Fisher Indiana. The state of the art sports complex turned event venue seats up to 7500. The Indy Fuel are NHL affiliates of the Chicago Blackhawks and AHL affiliates of the Rockford Ice Hogs. Their off ice entertainment includes Nitro the Dragon their mascot and The Pit Crew. The Rapid City Rush play Indy Fuel six times during the regular season.
Promotions during games against the rush
11/12 – Wednesday Night Hockey
11/14 – Indy Sports Night
11/15 – Wizards Night
Kalamazoo Wings
The Kalamazoo Wings play at the Wings Event Center in Kalamazoo Michigan with a seating capacity of 5,000. The Kalamazoo Wings are the NHL affiliate of the Vancouver Canucks and the AHL affiliate of the Abbotsford Canucks. Off ice entertainment includes Slappy the Mascot and the K-Wings crew. The Rapid City Rush play Kalamazoo three times during the regular season.
Promotions during games against the Rush
3/20 – $3 Friday
3/21 – Peanuts Night – Pucks and Paws
3/22 – Kids Day- Youth Jersey Night
Kansas City Mavericks
The Kansas City Mavericks play at Cable Dahmer Arena in Independence Missouri . The arena seats 5800. The Mavericks are NHL affiliates of the Seattle Kraken and AHL affiliates of the Coachella Valley Firebirds. Their off ice entertainment includes Mac the Maverick their mascot and the KC Mavericks Fillies. The Rapid City Rush play the Mavericks four times during regular season.
10/17 – 10/18 OPENING WEEKEND
Tahoe Knight Monsters
The Tahoe Knight Monsters play at Tahoe Blue Event center in Stateline Nevada. The arena has a max capacity of 4,203 for hockey. The Tahoe Knight Monsters are NHL affiliates of the Vegas Golden Knights and AHL affiliates of the Henderson Silver Knights. Their off ice entertainment is Tessie their mascot a mythical lake monster. Their season ticket holders are referred to as the 1645 Club a shoutout to the maximum depth of Lake Tahoe. The Rapid City Rush play the Knight Monsters 14 times during the regular season.
Promotions during games against the rush
12/3 – Faith and Family Knight. 3/27 – Marvel Knight
12/5 – NA 3/28 – 3/29 – First Responders
12/6 – Teddy Bear Toss Weekend
Tulsa Oilers
The Tulsa Oilers play at BOK center in Tulsa Oklahoma with a seating capacity of 17,096 for hockey. The Tulsa Oilers are NHL affiliates of the Anaheim Ducks and AHL affiliates of the San Diego Gulls. Their off ice entertainment includes Sledge the mascot and ice girls. The Rush play the Tulsa Oilers six times during the regular season
Promotions during games against the Rush – None
2/27, 2/28, 3/1
Utah Grizzlies
This is the last season the Utah Grizzlies will play at the Maverick Center in West Valley City Utah before moving to Trenton NJ. The arena seats 12,600 people. Their off ice entertainment includes Grizbee the mascot. The Rapid City Rush play the Utah Grizzlies six times this regular season.
Promotions during games against the rush – TBA
4/8, 4/10, 4/11
Wichita Thunder
The Wichita Thunder play at Intrust Bank Arena in Wichita Kansas with a seating capacity of 15,004 for hockey. The Wichita Thunder are the NHL affiliates of the San Jose Sharks and AHL affiliates of the San Jose Barracuda. Their off ice entertainment include Thunderdog their mascot and the Thunder Ice Girls. The Rapid City Rush play the Wichita Thunder seven times during the regular season.
Promotions during games against the Rush:
2/4 – NA
2/5 -college night and career fair
2/6 – 316 Night