The Rapid City Rush beat the Kansas City Mavericks 4-3 on Saturday, Oct. 17, at Cable Dahmer Arena in Independence, Missouri, to sweep their opening weekend, the Rush said in its game recap. The team reported that it improved to 2-0-0, while Kansas City fell to 0-2-0.
Kansas City scored the only goal of the first period, despite the Rush outshooting the Mavericks 16-6, according to the team. Rapid City scored twice in the second period, but Kansas City tied the game 2-2 before the intermission. The Rush said it took the lead early in the third, Kansas City equalized with 12 minutes remaining after a replay review reversed an initial no-goal call, and Rapid City scored the game-winner with 7:35 left.
The Rush said goaltender Owen Say entered in relief at the start of the third period and made nine saves on 10 shots to earn the win. The team reported that Kansas City’s Logan Terness made 31 saves.
Rapid City will host Kansas City for its home opener at The Monument Ice Arena on Friday, Oct. 23, with puck drop scheduled for 7:05 p.m. MDT, the Rush said. The team also listed home games against the Mavericks on Saturday, Oct. 24, at 7:05 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 25, at 4:05 p.m.
Season tickets, mini plans and group experiences for the 2026-27 season are on sale, according to the Rush. The team said prospective buyers can call its office at 605-716-7825 or visit its website for details.
