Flames announce new ECHL affiliate

The Calgary Flames announced Thursday that they have a new ECHL affiliate. The team said in a release that they've entered into a deal with the Rapid City Rush for the 2022-23 season. "The Calgary Flames are pleased to reach an affiliate agreement with the ECHL’s Rapid City Rush," said Flames assistant GM Brad Pascall. “Our organization prides itself on its ability to develop young prospects and was seeking a team with great ownership like Rapid City that shares our principles and ob