AHL Rochester Americans

Amerks Host Rampage Saturday

Published on February 8, 2008 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Rochester Americans News Release


(Rochester, NY)... The Rochester Americans will continue their four-game homestand on Saturday, February 9th as they play host to the San Antonio Rampage at 2:05 p.m. The rare afternoon matchup can be heard live on Hot Talk 1280 WHTK, whtk.com and B2 networks. The contest will also be televised live on Time Warner SportsNet Channel 26. The game will be the first of two scheduled meetings between the non-divisional opponents this season. Rochester is 7-3-0 all-time against the Phoenix Coyotes' affiliate.

The Saturday afternoon matchup falls on Kids' Day. Fans can come out and celebrate The Moose's Birthday with all of his mascot friends that afternoon. As part of the celebration, Perry's Ice Cream will be giving away ice cream novelties to the first 3,000 fans. The first 6,000 fans will receive thundersticks courtesy of Time Warner. Lastly, fans can enjoy a game of broomball with The Moose and his mascot friends during the second intermission of the Amerks game.

The festivities continue that evening as The Moose and his friends will entertain the masses of The Blue Cross Arena with a game of dodgeball during halftime of the Rochester Knighthawks' National Lacrosse League contest against the Toronto Rock. Faceoff is set for 7:35 p.m.

Lastly, it's a AAA Discount Day. Anyone who is a AAA member can show their membership card to The Blue Cross Arena Box Office and receive 100 End Seating for $10.00 each (Regular $16.00) or 200 End Seating for $10.00 each (Regular $12.00).

Third-year right wing Mark Mancari remains Rochester's top-point getter with 40 points (15+25). He enters Saturday's contest currently riding a three-game point streak (2+3). Goaltender Adam Dennis presently ranks 18th among league netminders in shutouts after capturing his second this season against Toronto on February 2nd and first since November 3rd.

San Antonio's current roster is led offensively by centerman Joey Tenute with 34 points (18+16) in 49 games. The Rampage goaltenders are among the elite this season, as both David LeNeveu and Josh Tordjman are currently holding rank in top goalie categories. LeNeveu's 2.43 goals-against average and .917 save percentage are good enough for 14th and 15th in the league, respectively. Tordjman presently ranks eighth in the league with 17 wins.

Rochester remains at home on Sunday, February 10th as the Grand Rapids Griffins make their first trip back to The Blue Cross Arena since November 2nd. The 6:05 p.m. contest will be broadcast live on Hot Talk 1280 WHTK, whtk.com and B2 networks.

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