Crunk returns to Rush

RAPID CITY, S.D. –The Rapid City Rush have re-signed fourth-year forward Taylor Crunk for the 2019-20 season.

Crunk began his third campaign as a professional with the Fort Wayne Komets, but then concluded the season with the Rush after being acquired in a trade on March 7. He recorded three points (2g-1a) and had 126 penalty minutes in 40 games with Fort Wayne before adding 47 penalty minutes in eight games with Rapid City.

Hailing from San Jacinto, California, Crunk has posted 18 points (4g-14a) and 365 penalty minutes in 126 career pro games. Prior to turning professional, he played five seasons in the Western Hockey League, recording 53 points (27g-27a) and 332 penalty minutes with Victoria and Vancouver.