THIS WEEK'S GAMESWednesday, Nov.4 @ Rockford IceHogs
Rockford MetroCentre, 7:05 p.m.
The Rampage begin a three-game road trip as they travel north to Illinois to battle the Rockford IceHogs. Last season, San Antonio earned a 3-2-0-1 overall record against Rockford, including a 2-1-0-0 record against the IceHogs at the Rockford MetroCentre.
Thursday, Nov. 5 @ Peoria Rivermen
Carver Arena, 7:00 p.m.
The Rampage will continue their road trip on Thursday in Peoria against the Rivermen. In 2008-09 San Antonio was 3-5-0-0 against Peoria and earned a 1-3-0-0 record at Carver Arena.
Saturday, Nov. 7 @ Houston Aeros
Toyota Center, 7:30 p.m.
San Antonio concludes its road trip with a trip to Houston to take on the Aeros on Saturday evening. This season, the Rampage hold a 0-2-1-0 record against Houston, including a 0-1-0-0 record at Toyota Center in 2009-10.
SHOTS FROM THE POINT 09-10
STELLAR START: Rampage defenseman Sean Sullivan is tied for first among AHL defensemen in game-winning goals (2). Sullivan has ten points (two goals and eight assists) in his first nine games of the 2009-10 campaign thus far.
EARLY ADVANTAGE: San Antonio is 5-0-1-0 this season when scoring first in a contest.
SPECIAL TEAMS: San Antonio is currently ranked eighth overall on the power play (19.0%) and 11th overall on the penalty kill (86.1%). The Rampage maintain the AHL's 10th best road power play percentage (17.2%) and the league's 6th best road penalty kill percentage (90.2%).
DRAFT TALENT: San Antonio's roster currently features five players selected in the first round of the NHL Entry Draft: 1st round NHL draft picks: Mikkel Boedker was selected by Phoenix (8th overall) in 2008 Mark Mitera was selected by Anaheim (19th overall) in 2006 Al Montoya was selected by the New York Rangers (6th overall) in 2004 Viktor Tikhonov was selected by Phoenix (28th overall) in 2008 Kyle Turris was selected by Phoenix (3rd overall) in 2007
COYOTE WATCH: The Phoenix Coyotes, San Antonio's NHL parent club, currently hold a 9-4-0 record through 13 games and presently sit in 2nd place in the NHL's Pacific Division with 18 standings points.
Upcoming Promotions
KISS ROCKS $1 DRINK NIGHT: Every Friday fans can get $1 draft beer and $1 fountain soda.
SUNDAY FUNDAY: Every Sunday fans can get the All-You-Can-Eat package for only $20 and includes a game ticket, pregame skate and bot- tomless popcorn, sodas, nachos, peanuts and hot dogs.
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