The Rapid City Rush announced on Friday that defenseman Charles Martin has been recalled by the Calgary Wranglers of the American Hockey League.

This isn’t the first time the 26-year-old blueliner has been recalled to the Calgary Flames’ AHL affiliate. He received a call-up on New Year’s Day and made his AHL debut before being reassigned back to the Rush Jan. 6.

Martin appeared in 16 consecutive games with Rapid City before this latest call-up to the Wranglers. He’s certainly earned it, having scored nine points, including three multi-point performances, during those 16 games.

The Blainville, Que. Native has spent his entire ECHL career with the Rush, which totals 97 games dating back to March of 2023. He was named an alternate captain prior to this season.

Martin will join the Wranglers in southern California ahead of a three-game road trip against Coachella Valley, Ontario and San Diego.

It’s no coincidence that the Rush have been hot at the same time as Martin. The club carries a six-game winning streak into West Valley City for a three-game series with the Utah Grizzlies starting Friday.

Rapid City’s last win was a wild 6-4 triumph over the Maine Mariners at the Monument Ice Arena Feb. 16. Trevor Janicke scored the game-tying and game-winning goals to preserve the victory, which improved the club’s record to 18-22-8.

The current win streak equals a previous one in March of 2023, when the Rush defeated a combination of Wichita, Tulsa, and Fort Wayne.

Puck drop for Friday’s game against the Grizzlies is scheduled for 7:10 Pm MT.