Tyler Coulter receives award

The ECHL’s Rapid City Rush recently named former Brandon Wheat King Tyler Coulter their 2020 recipient of the Blaine Jarvis “Heart and Soul Award”. The honor “is awarded annually “to the Rush player that best exemplifies the qualities of Blaine Jarvis both on and off the ice: professionalism, perseverance, determination, commitment to the game, work ethic, and excellence in both the locker room and community.” Jarvis, a one-time player for the Rush, passed away in an accident on January 31, 2016.

Coulter received the honor, the organization’s highest individual honor, for his efforts on the ice and in the community, He finished he season with 39 points in 47 games and participated in many community events throughout the season. Another Brandonite, Josh Elmes won the award back in 2018.