RAPID CITY, S.D. – The Fast Metropolis Rush, ECHL affiliate of the Nationwide Hockey League’s Calgary Flames, introduced the membership has re-signed Ryan Wagner for the 2025-26 season.
Wagner returns for his second season in Fast Metropolis. The centerpiece of final season’s squad and one of the vital vital free-agent signings within the group’s historical past, Wagner took on the position of captain for the primary time in his skilled profession and have become an on the spot fan favourite by his energetic, proficient, and lead-by-example play.
The 29-year-old set a Rush single-season ECHL-era report with 50 assists. His 79 factors not solely tied the Rush ECHL-era report, however have been good for second-most throughout all the league. Wagner additionally led the ECHL in energy play factors (30) and completed fifth in photographs on aim (240).
The accolades didn’t cease there for Wagner, who’s coming off one of the vital memorable first seasons of any Rush participant ever. Wagner completed the season on the All-ECHL Second Team after selecting up Midseason All-Star honors alongside the way in which.
Previous to becoming a member of the Rush, Wagner collected 294 American Hockey League video games throughout seven seasons between the Chicago Wolves and Colorado Eagles. He served as alternate captain for 3 years with Colorado whereas additionally serving in the identical capability throughout his senior season on the College of Wisconsin.
