Rapid City Rush's ILYA NIKOLAEV in action

Nikolaev Strikes Twice in 5-2 Loss at Idaho

(BOISE, Idaho.) - Ilya Nikolaev recorded two goals in his return from the AHL but the Rapid City Rush were beaten by the Idaho Steelheads 5-2 on Friday night at Idaho Central Arena. Idaho got the scoring starting in the first period. Cody Haiskanen took a shot from the right-wing blue line that Wade Murphy deflected in front of the net. It bounced past Adam Carlson and the Steelheads took a 1-0 lead. Later, Haiskanen fir... Full Story