The Rapid City Rush lost 3-2 to the Kansas City Mavericks in the series finale Saturday, Oct. 24, at The Monument Ice Arena in Rapid City, according to the Rush. The team said Lucas Sowder scored the winning goal for Kansas City with 7:34 left in the third period.
The Rush said the Mavericks took a 2-0 lead early in the second period on goals by Ryan Lautenbach and Nolan Walker. Ryan Mahshie scored on a Rapid City power play later in the period, and Quinn Olson tied the game with a shorthanded goal early in the third, according to the team.
Rapid City recorded 41 shots on goal, while goalie Shane Farkas made 30 saves on 33 shots in his first professional start, the Rush said. Kansas City goalie Logan Terness made 39 saves, according to the announcement.
The Rush said Rapid City finished the five-game series with three wins to Kansas City’s two. The teams are scheduled to meet again for a series in Missouri in January, according to the team.
Rapid City’s next game is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 30, against the New Mexico Goatheads at Rio Rancho Events Center, with a 7 p.m. MDT start, the Rush said. The team said it will begin a run of five consecutive road games in New Mexico and Idaho.
Season tickets, mini plans and group experiences for the 2026-27 season are on sale, according to the Rush. The team listed 605-716-7825 as its office phone number for more information.
