AHL San Antonio Rampage

Rampage Game Day

Published on December 7, 2004 under American Hockey League (AHL)
San Antonio Rampage News Release


Today's Game: The San Antonio Rampage conclude their two-game series with the Chicago Wolves tonight as they continue their six-game in eight-night stand... The Rampage, who play a 16-game month in December, also continue a five-game homestand tonight... The Rampage have gained four points in their last three games as they sit in 5th place in the West Division with an 8-8-2-4 record (22 pts.), trailing Chicago (12-8-2-1) by five points... The Rampage are 4-3-1-2 at the SBC Center this season... December is one of two 16-game months (January is the other) for the Rampage, marking the highest monthly totals... Following tonight's game, the Rampage will conclude their homestand with a two-game series against the Utah Grizzlies beginning Thursday.

Against Chicago Wolves: The Rampage are 0-2-0-1 after three meetings this season, including their 3-2 shootout loss at the SBC Center on Sunday... San Antonio will face Chicago a total of 10 times on the year... The Rampage are winless (0-5-2-1) in their last eight meetings and have lost their last six games... The Rampage's last home win was Dec. 9, 2003 (4-1 victory) and their most recent win came on Feb. 4, 2004 (4-3)... Chicago has outscored the Rampage 15-4 in three games this season despite San Antonio out-shooting 104-86... The Wolves are 6 for 14 in power-play opportunities against the Rampage, who are 1 for 10.

THE LAST TIME VS THE WOLVES:

Last Home Win: December 9, 2003 (4-1)

Last Home Loss: November 28, 2004 (5-2)

Last Home Tie / SOL: December 5, 2004 (3-2)

Last Home Overtime Loss: None

Last Road Win: February 4, 2004 (4-3)

Last Road Loss: October 27, 2004 (7-1)

Last Road Tie / SOL: February 29, 2004 (3-3)

Last Road Overtime Loss: None

2004-05 SEASON SCHEDULE & RESULTS:

Home: Nov. 28 (L, 5-2), Dec. 5 (SOL, 3-2) , Dec. 7, Jan. 28, Apr. 14

Away: Oct. 27 (L, 7-1), Dec. 18, Dec. 29, Jan. 8, Jan. 9

Last Game:

Dec. 5, 2004 San Antonio 2 vs Chicago 3 (so) at SBC Center

Nathan Horton and Stephen Weiss extended their point streak to three games and Paul Healey collected three points Saturday night. Weiss brought the Rampage within one with his fourth goal of the season at 9:06 in the opening period as Healey and Jeff Brown assisted on the play. Horton snapped the Rampage's power-play drought of six games when he knotted the game at 2 a-piece just 3:21 in the second period as Healey collected his second assist on the night. Healey scored his fourth goal of the season to give the Rampage a 3-2 lead at 9:21 in the third period before defenseman Petr Taticek's goal was disallowed moments later due to a delayed penalty. Rochester's Jason Pominville scored a pair of goals, including the game-tying goal at 11:50 in the final regulation period. He also helped his team get the game-winner in the shootout.

Next Game:

Thursday, Dec. 9

vs Utah Grizzlies (Phoenix Coyotes)

SBC Center

7 p.m.




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