RAPID CITY RUSH MAKES SPLASH SIGNING CHL ALL-STAR GOALIE
Rush adds former Austin Ice Bats goaltender Miguel Beaudry to their goal-tending tandem

Beaudry has played in the Central Hockey League for five years starting his professional career with the New Mexico Scorpions in 2003, and most recently having played for the Austin Ice Bats.

Beaudry has played in 208 games throughout his CHL career and has earned a career saves percentage of 0.914. This puts him as one of the top three in this category.

“We are extremely excited and feel we have a huge key to our hockey team with the signing of Miguel Beaudry,” said Rush Head Coach Joe Ferras. “Miguel has been one of the top goalies in the Central Hockey League for five seasons and will be relied on heavily.”

Beaudry led all CHL goaltenders by being recognized on four occasions as the Oakley CHL Goaltender of the Week and on three occasions was runner-up for the Sher-Wood Goaltender of the Month award.

“The biggest reason I opted to join Rapid City Rush were Joe Ferras and Jason Rent. When I saw them at the helm I knew this was going to be a first-class hockey club,” said Beaudry. “I chose Rapid City because of their track records both as coaches and General Managers and know it will be a great place to continue my pro career. I am very excited to get down to Rapid City.”

During the regular season, Beaudry ranked 4th in the CHL with a .920 save percentage, 6th with a 2.68 goals against average and 2nd with six shootout wins.

Over the second half of the season, Beaudry posted a 17-5-1 record leading Austin to their first post-season berth in five seasons.

“The signing of Miguel gives our franchise instant credibility, and knowing him personally he is not only a great goaltender but a great person and will be an instant fan favorite with the Rapid City fans,” said Rush Coach Ferras. “He competes every night hard and will give us a chance to win many hockey games.”