2008-09 Rapid City Rush Roster
Central Hockey League (CHL)
Team Record: 22-33-2 (SO: 0-7) - 53 points
in the CHL's Northwest Division
Coach: Joe Ferras (22-33, 9 OTL)
Location: Rapid City, South Dakota
Attendance: 132,673, Avg. 4,146 in 32 home dates
2008-09 Rapid City Rush StatisticsTeam Record: 22-33-2 (SO: 0-7) - 53 points
in the CHL's Northwest Division
Coach: Joe Ferras (22-33, 9 OTL)
Location: Rapid City, South Dakota
Attendance: 132,673, Avg. 4,146 in 32 home dates
The Rapid City Rush of the Central Hockey League ended the 2008-09 season with a record of 22 wins and 33 losses (and 2 overtime losses), with a 0-7 showing in shootouts for 53 points in the CHL's Northwest Division.
The Rush scored 183 goals and allowed 231. Chris Lipsett netted 27 goals for Rapid City, and Rich Hansen contributed 46 assists. Miguel Beaudry topped the squad with 16 wins and a team-best 3.3 goals against average, leading goalies with significant playing time.
Joe Ferras coached the team.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | S/C | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Beaudry | G | May 29, 1982 | 5'10" | 185 | L | Verner, ON |
| Cody Blanshan | D | February 14, 1984 | 6'1" | 220 | L | Eagan, MN |
| Josh Bonar | RW | January 22, 1984 | 6'2" | 198 | R | Port Alberni, BC CAN |
| Steve Cooke | F | July 21, 1983 | 5'11" | 190 | Stirling, ON | |
| Mark DeSantis | D | January 12, 1972 | 6'1" | 218 | R | Brampton, ON Canada |
| Chris Di Ubaldo | RW | July 17, 1982 | 6'2" | 200 | R | Winnipeg, MAN |
| Rob Dmytruk | D | May 28, 1983 | 5'10" | 195 | R | Scarborough, ON |
| Gio Flamminio | D | February 3, 1984 | 6'0" | 185 | R | Prince Albert, SK |
| RG Flath | F | October 12, 1984 | 5'11" | 190 | R | Park City, UT |
| Luke Fritshaw | D | July 4, 1984 | 6'4" | 208 | R | Tisdale, Sask |
| Jason Goulet | D | February 25, 1983 | 6'5" | 245 | R | Winnipeg, MB |
| Ryan Hand | D | March 14, 1985 | 6'1" | 180 | L | Ottawa, ON |
| Rich Hansen | F | March 9, 1981 | 5'11" | 181 | L | Northport, NY USA |
| Lance Herauf | LW | April 18, 1984 | 5'9" | 168 | L | Balgonie, SK CAN |
| Paul Holder | D | June 6, 1985 | 5'11" | 185 | L | Saint John, NB CAN |
| Blaine Jarvis | LW | May 29, 1984 | 6'0" | 200 | L | Gladstone, MB |
| Paul Kelly | C | April 10, 1980 | 6'2" | 230 | L | Peabody, MA |
| Derek Leblanc | LW | March 31, 1986 | 6'2" | 210 | L | Brandon, MB |
| Derek Legault | D | June 10, 1980 | 5'10" | 185 | R | Kirkland, QC CAN |
| Chris Lipsett | RW | September 24, 1974 | 6'0" | 185 | R | Ottawa, ON Canada |
| Blair Manning | C | May 27, 1975 | 5'9" | 207 | R | Vancouver, BC Canada |
| Matt Miller | F | February 24, 1984 | 6'0" | 194 | R | Sioux Lookout, ON CAN |
| John Neal | D | May 29, 1985 | 5'11" | 209 | L | Scotland, ON Canada |
| Eric Nelson | D | June 11, 1979 | 6'1" | 201 | L | Big Lake, MN |
| Brady Olsen | F | July 4, 1983 | 6'0" | 185 | L | Enterprise, ON CAN |
| Joey Olson | F | October 12, 1982 | 5'7" | 181 | L | Peoria, IL USA |
| Jon Pelle | RW | March 29, 1986 | 5'8" | 168 | R | West Islip, NY USA |
| Garrett Prosofsky | C | May 19, 1980 | 5'11" | 190 | L | Saskatoon, SK Canada |
| Lanny Ramage | G | December 18, 1982 | 5'11" | 185 | L | Baldur, MB CAN |
| Les Reaney | C | July 8, 1984 | 6'2" | 225 | L | Ceylon, SK |
| Matt Rogers | F | May 26, 1982 | 5'11" | 190 | L | Manchester, NH |
| Kyle Sheen | RW | April 12, 1983 | 6'2" | 225 | R | Calgary, AB Canada |
| Mitch Stephens | C | August 1, 1982 | 6'2" | 174 | R | Forrest, MB CAN |
| Jamie VanderVeeken | D | January 20, 1986 | 6'2" | 214 | L | Wallaceburg, ON Canada |
| Mark Versteeg-Lytwyn | LW | November 27, 1986 | 5'11" | 190 | L | Sharon, ON CAN |
| Matt Zultek | LW | March 12, 1979 | 6'4" | 210 | L | Mississauga, ON |
