AHL San Antonio Rampage

Rampage Stifle Wild 3-0

December 12, 2014 - American Hockey League (AHL)
San Antonio Rampage News Release


DES MOINES, IA (Dec. 12, 2014) - The San Antonio Rampage (15-8-2-0) blanked the Iowa Wild (7-16-1-1) 3-0 in front of 6,521 at Wells Fargo Arena Friday, ending a two-game losing streak for the Silver and Black. The Rampage improve to 12-1-1-0 against West Division opponents and are tied for first in the Division with Oklahoma City.

San Antonio scored a goal in each period, starting off with a tally at 11:29 of the opening frame, as Mark Mancari's shot from behind the net was tipped in by Connor Brickley for his eighth marker of the season.

Mackenzie Weegar put the Rampage up by two with a one-timer from the blue line to close out the second period scoring.

Bobby Butler, with a steal off the stick of Matthew Dumba, gave the Rampage their third and final goal of the night in the last stanza and ultimately the 3-0 win. Dan Ellis recorded his second shutout of the season, stopping all 20 of Iowa's shots.

KEY STAT

Weegar's goal marked the first of his pro career, coming in the 15th game of his rookie season.

The Rampage outshot the Wild 31-20, as the defense had a strong performance only allowing five shots in the first and third period. San Antonio went 3-for-3 on the penalty kill.

LINEUP NOTES

The player lineups remained the same as Thursday night except for a flipping of the first and second lines, as the Garrett Wilson, Ryan Martindale and Bobby Butler line skated first.

UP NEXT

The Rampage travel to the East Coast to take on the Charlotte Checkers on Dec. 19 and 21 before the holiday break. San Antonio returns home on Dec. 26 against the Texas Stars in a Bud Light MIX 96.1 $1 drink night. Individual and season tickets can be purchased by calling a Rampage representative at 210-444-5554 or online at sarampage.com .

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