RAPID CITY, S.D. - The Rapid City Rush, proud ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Calgary Flames, announced the signing of Kenny Belanger Jr. for the 2026-27 season.
Belanger, 21, turns professional following his freshman season at Nipissing University in North Bay, Ontario, where he recorded 14 points (6g-8a) with 22 penalty minutes in 22 games .
Prior to college, Belanger played four years of junior hockey between the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League and Ontario Junior Hockey League. He totaled 170 points (78g-92a) in 207 career games in the two leagues.
A native of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Belanger is the son of former NHLer Ken Belanger, who appeared in 248 NHL games across 10 seasons. Ken Belanger suited up for the Maple Leafs, Islanders, Bruins and Kings between the years of 1995-05.
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