
Ben Wozney Returns to North America with Rapid City Rush
Ben Wozney, a 25‑year‑old defenseman and Bowling Green alumnus, has signed with the Rapid City Rush for the 2026‑27 season after a top‑scoring stint in France.
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Ben Wozney, a 25‑year‑old defenseman and Bowling Green alumnus, has signed with the Rapid City Rush for the 2026‑27 season after a top‑scoring stint in France.

Rapid City Rush adds defenseman Ben Wozney, 25, who spent last season as Nantes' top-scoring blue‑liner in France's Division 1, bringing collegiate experience and international exposure to the team.

The Idaho Steelheads announced the addition of defenseman Brady Keeper, a 30‑year‑old who has logged time in the NHL, AHL and ECHL, ahead of the team’s season opener against New Mexico and the Allen Americans.

Brady Keeper signs with the Idaho Steelheads for the 2026‑27 season, bringing AHL experience and NHL playoff exposure to the ECHL affiliate of the Dallas Stars.

Defenseman Jake Ratzlaff returns to the Rapid City Rush, bringing his +13 rating and collegiate pedigree to the 2026‑27 campaign.

After a strong first season with the Rush, Jake Ratzlaff is set to re‑join the team for the 2026‑27 ECHL campaign, bringing a blend of defensive reliability and offensive upside.

The New Mexico Goatheads have added forward Briley Wood to their roster, securing a contract that runs through the 2026‑27 season. Wood arrives after a breakout year with the Utah Grizzlies and a solid stint with the Rapid City Rush, bringing a blend of scoring and leadership to the team.

The Rush announced the addition of forward Ryan Mahshie, a 27‑year‑old who spent last season with the Wheeling Nailers and brings collegiate experience under former Rush coach Dave Smith.

Ryan Mahshie, a 27‑year‑old forward with extensive ECHL experience, has signed with the Rapid City Rush for the 2026‑27 season, bringing veteran depth after a trade that also brought Eric Parker and Cole Tymkin to the club.

The ECHL’s Rapid City Rush announced the re‑signing of forward Seth Fyten, who posted 18 points last season and aims to build on his late‑season surge.

The Rush announced the return of forward Seth Fyten, who posted 18 points last season and aims to build on a strong finish as the club eyes a deeper playoff run.

Veteran forward Trevor Janicke has signed a contract with the Greenville Swamp Rabbits, joining a roster shaped by Head Coach Chad Costello and a lineage of Janicke talent that stretches from college arenas to the NHL draft.

After stints in the ECHL, Denmark and Germany, Blake Bennett is back with the Greenville Swamp Rabbits, where he hopes to reach his 100th career goal while reuniting with longtime coach Chad Costello.

The Greenville Swamp Rabbits have announced the signing of forward Blake Bennett, a player whose career spans North America and Europe and who is poised to reach a century of professional goals.

The ECHL’s Tahoe Knight Monsters have added veteran defenseman Chase Pauls, who spent the last season with the Rapid City Rush and Calgary Wranglers, to bolster their defensive corps.

Forward Cole Tymkin returns to the Rapid City Rush for the 2026‑27 campaign after a trade acquisition and a productive stint with the team.

Logan Nelson, the ECHL-era leader in points and assists for the Rapid City Rush, has re‑signed with the club for the 2026‑27 campaign, aiming to join the league's exclusive 500‑point club.

The Chicago Blackhawks have committed to two forwards, Dillon Boucher and Connor Mylymok, with one-year, two-way contracts, aiming to bolster their American Hockey League options.

John Mitchell, the 2025 NAHL Coach of the Year, has been hired as an assistant coach for the Rapid City Rush, adding a proven record of playoff success and a deep hockey background to the franchise.

After a breakout year that saw Wagner lead the Rush in points and set franchise records, the team announced his return for the upcoming season, highlighting his impact on and off the ice.

The Rush completed a series of trades involving future considerations, bringing in forward Ryan Mahshie and defenseman Riku Ishida while sending Brady Keeper to Idaho. The moves reflect a calculated approach to building depth for the next season.

The Idaho Steelheads completed a series of future‑consideration deals, adding experienced defensemen and forwards while trading away a key blueliner, setting the stage for a competitive push in the ECHL.