Torchia returns to Rush

Action photo of Nathan Torchia of the Rapid City Rush

RAPID CITY, S.D. - The Rapid City Rush, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Calgary Flames, announced the signing of goaltender Nathan Torchia for the 2025-26 season. Torchia is set to begin his first full professional season.

Torchia, 25, signed with the Rush on March 19 after completing his collegiate career at the University of Windsor. Torchia played three games with Rapid City and started two, competing to a 1-1-0 record and 4.08 goals-against average. He saved his best start for last, a 44-save victory against Utah on April 9.

Torchia excelled over four years collegiately at Windsor; he played 78 games, compiled a 45-27-4 record, and posted a goals-against average under three in each season. The Baden, Ontario native was named Team MVP in 2024 and USports Goaltender of the Year for the 2022-23 season.

Torchia’s father, Mike, played professional hockey for seven seasons, including six games with the Dallas Stars during the 1994-95 season.