Smith back with Rush

RAPID CITY, S.D. – The Rapid City Rush, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Calgary Flames, announced that the club has re-signed defenseman Mitchell Smith for the 2025-26 season.Smith back with Rush

Smith joined the Rush in a trade from the Bloomington Bison on Feb. 10 and finished out his rookie season in Rapid City. In 27 games with the Rush, Smith recorded six points (1g-5a).

A native of Saginaw, Michigan, Smith captained the Ontario Hockey League’s Saginaw Spirit before turning pro. Smith took a year off from hockey in 2023-24 to pursue collegiate baseball in Michigan.