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Rampage Take Second Straight Win over Checkers

February 10, 2016 - American Hockey League (AHL)
San Antonio Rampage News Release


CHARLOTTE - The San Antonio Rampage (22-21-7-0) swept a two-game series against the Charlotte Checkers with a 3-2 victory in front of 4,512 in Bojanles' Coliseum Wednesday night. Mikko Rantanen recorded a goal and an assist, earning him the First Star of the Game. The rookie sensation continued to shine, finishing with four total points in the two-game series. Marc-Andre Cliché earned the Second Star of the Game with the game-winning goal early in the second period. The Rampage are now 2-1-0-0 on the 2016 Rodeo Road Trip and have outscored opponents 11-8.

The Checkers started the scoring in the first period when Sergey Tolchinsky finished an easy look from Brody Sutter. San Antonio had an unfortunate bounce off the board, and the puck wound up in Charlotte's possession directly in front of the net. The Rampage answered just over three minutes later when Rantanen picked up a loose puck in front of the net and slipped it passed Drew MacIntyre. MacIntyre made the initial save off of a Sam Henley blast, but couldn't control the rebound as the Silver and Black tied the game at one. One minute later, Charlotte connected on a series of passes to put the Checkers back on top 2-1. Like MacIntyre, Roman Will made the initial save but left a free-floating puck at the feet of Brock McGinn who registered his 13th goal of the season. San Antonio didn't trail for long, as Joey Hishon tipped in a rocket from Maxim Noreau, who stood at the point during the Rampage power play. Noreau's helper moved him up to second in scoring by a defenseman in the AHL. Both teams were held scoreless for the remaining 8:56 and went into the first intermission tied at two.

In the sixth minute of the second period, the Rampage took the lead for the first time in the game when Cliché found the back of the net, his sixth goal of the season. San Antonio held onto a 3-2 lead through the remainder of regulation to complete the two-game series sweep.

Roman Will finished with 21 saves on 23 shots, and limited the Checkers to only one goal on four power-play opportunities. The Rampage followed suit as they potted one power play goal of their own on four chances with the man advantage.

Notes

San Antonio's Justin Hamonic made his AHL debut in Charlotte tonight after being recalled from the Fort Wayne Komets on Feb. 1. Hamonic skated with Hubert Labrie and recorded a +1 plus/minus.

The Rampage now have eight wins against the Central Division this season with two-game series sweeps over the Grand Rapids Griffins, Chicago Wolves, Iowa Wild and the Checkers, all of which have come on the road.

Lineup Notes

San Antonio's line combinations remained the same as Monday night's victory against the Checkers. There were a couple changes in the defensive pairings, as Hamonic was paired with Labrie, while Noreau skated with Cody Corbett.

Up Next

The Rampage continue the Rodeo Road Trip with a trip to the Golden State to take on the San Jose Barracuda on Feb. 13 at 3:15 p.m. San Antonio returns home on Friday, March 4 at 7:30 p.m. against the Manitoba Moose, which will be Military Appreciation Night, presented by On Time Elmer. Season tickets for the 2016-17 campaign are on sale now. For more information, call a Rampage representative at 210-444-5554 or visit sarampage.com.

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