Rampage Weekly Update

October 27, 2008 - American Hockey League (AHL)
San Antonio Rampage News Release

THIS WEEK'S GAMES

Friday, Oct. 31 vs. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins @ AT&T Center-7:00 p.m.

The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins make their only trip to San Antonio Friday, Halloween Night. The defending Eastern Conference Champions last played the Rampage in San Anto- nio's inaugural season, 2002-03. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton is the top affiliate for the NHL's Pittsburgh Penguins.

Saturday, Nov 1 vs. Providence Bruins @ AT&T Center 7:00 p.m.

Another Eastern Conference team visits Saturday when Atlan- tic Division's Providence Bruins skate at the AT&T in their only regular season game in San Antonio. Providence is the top affiliate for the Boston Bruins of the NHL.

SHOTS FROM THE POINT 08-09

KILLING 'EM SOFTLY: The Rampage enter the week ranked #1 in team pen- alty killing, allowing only 5 goals in 47 opportunities.

BAD BOYS, BAD BOYS: The Rampage rank #2 in penalty minutes with 34.4 per game.

ONE IS THE LONLIEST NUMBER: In 4 games at the AT&T Center, the Ram- page have held opposition to just one goal. The Rampage have played 3 games decided by one goal.

2 OUTTA 3 AIN'T BAD: San Antonio has outscored their opponents 10-5 in the second period, the only period the Rampage have an advantage. Add that to out shooting the opposition a combined 92-48 and it's the makings of some explosive second frame play.

Ice Chips: Brett MacLean

Last week rookie forward Brett MacLean scored in 4 straight games tallying 5 points, including 3 goals and 2 assists. Drafted by Phoenix in the second round (32nd overall) of the 2007 Entry Draft, MacLean starred in the Ontario Hockey League playing for the Oshawa Generals.

Last year, MacLean scored 61 goals in 61 games while putting up 119 points during the 2007-08 season. In 06-07 MacLean scored 100 points in 68 games for Oshawa. Only 19-years-old, MacLean is in his first pro season after four years in the OHL.

Upcoming Promotions

$1 Drinks/Halloween Costume Contest

This Friday, October 31st is the first KISS Rocks Dollar Drink Night ($1 draft beer and $1 fountain sodas). Children and adults are encouraged to dress your best, Halloween costume that is, to impress and win!

Spurs Night

This Saturday, Nov. 1 the Rampage will pay tribute to the Spurs by wearing a specialty jersey that will be auctioned off online. Currently fans can bid on last year's game-worn Spurs jerseys at saram- page.com.

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American Hockey League Stories from October 27, 2008

Flames Win Two Of Three On Eastern Swing - Abbotsford Heat
Defense Producing Points - Syracuse Crunch
Columbus Reassigns Defenseman Kyle Wharton - Syracuse Crunch
Crunch Announce Details of RE/MAX Realty Plus 'Hottest Property of the Month' Award - Syracuse Crunch
Rampage Weekly Update - San Antonio Rampage
Houston Aeros specials this week include Happy Hour, Halloween and Election - Houston Aeros
Amerks Players Out And About This Week - Rochester Americans
Phantoms Weekly - Adirondack Phantoms
Canadiens Assign Mathieu Carle To Bulldogs - Hamilton Bulldogs
Abdelkader and Leino Power Griffins' Fast Start - Grand Rapids Griffins
Newcomers Helping Griffins To Quick Start - AHL
Hamilton Hosts Hershey And Lake Erie; Travels To Rochester And Toronto This Week - Hamilton Bulldogs
"Be a Leader" Community Service Day Set For Wednesday - Worcester Sharks
Lowell Splits for Second Straight Week - Albany Devils
Pirates weekly - Portland Pirates
Tomas Kana and T.J. Fast Assigned to Alaska - Peoria Rivermen
Wolf Pack Weekly - Connecticut Whale
San Jose Sharks recall forward Jamie McGinn from Worcester - Worcester Sharks
River Rats Weekly - Albany River Rats
Flames' Keetley named Reebok/AHL Player of the Week - AHL
Rivermen Weekly - Peoria Rivermen
Houston Aeros Weekly - Houston Aeros
Wolves Weekly Notes - Chicago Wolves
Amerks Begin Six-Game Homestand This Weekend - Rochester Americans
Rivermen to Visit Children's Hospital of Illinois - Peoria Rivermen
Hawks Recall Barker, Hogs And Fresno Swap Forwards - Rockford IceHogs
Hog Talk Tonight At Cousin's Bar And Grill - Rockford IceHogs
IceHogs' winning way continue in week three - Rockford IceHogs
Admirals Ready for Home Cooking after Two Weeks in the Wild West - Norfolk Admirals
Dwight Helminen Recalled To Carolina - Albany River Rats
Grand Week For The Admirals - Milwaukee Admirals
Moose Hit The Road In Week Three - Manitoba Moose
Monarchs Report - Manchester Monarchs
Bears Score League Leading 44 Goals In First Eight Games - Hershey Bears
Sharks can't buy goals at the end of four game home stand - Worcester Sharks
San Jose Sharks Reassign Forward Brad Staubitz To Worcester - Worcester Sharks

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