RAPID CITY, S.D. - The Rapid City Rush, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Calgary Flames, announced the club has signed forward Rasmus Ekström for the 2025-26 season.
Ekström, 20, is set to begin his professional career after two successful junior seasons in North America. In 102 total regular-season games with the Western Hockey League’s Spokane Chiefs, Ekström recorded 84 points (41g-43a). In playoff competition, he added 15 points in 21 games. His 2024-25 season marked career highs offensively at any level with 26 goals, 29 assists and 55 points.
Before coming to North America, the native of Stockholm, Sweden played in his home country at a high level. Ekström competed at the highest level of junior hockey in Sweden for three years and skated in five professional games.
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