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January 23, 2006 - American Hockey League (AHL)
San Antonio Rampage News Release


THIS WEEK'S GAMES

Tuesday, January 24 vs Milwaukee Admirals

@ Bradley Center-7:00 p.m.

The Rampage begin a two-game road trip with their first stop in Milwaukee. The Admirals are currently ranked 2nd in the West Division with 60 points and are on a six-game winning streak. The Rampage are 0-3-0-0 against the Nashville Predators' affiliate heading into their fourth meeting of the season.

Wednesday, January 25 vs Grand Rapids Griffins

@ Van Andel Arena-6:00 p.m.

This will be the third meeting (of 4) between the two clubs. The Griffins lead the North Division and rank 2nd in the Western Conference with a 30-12-1-2 record totaling 63 points. The Rampage are 8-17-1-4 lifetime against the Detroit Red Wings' affiliate.

Friday, January 27 vs Chicago Wolves

@ AT&T Center-7:00 p.m.

This is the fifth contest against the West Division Chicago Wolves. The Rampage are 2-2-0-0 against the Atlanta Thrashers' affiliate this season. The Rampage had back-to-back wins against the Wolves in their third and fourth games of the season.

All games can be viewed through B2 Networks' live video web cast for $6 to anyone with a high-speed internet connection, through a link at sarampage.com.

SHOTS FROM THE POINT

TWO-TIMER: Layne Ulmer collected his fifth multiple-point night of the season last Tuesday vs Peoria. He helped the Rampage force the game to a shootout tallying two goals on the night.

LENEVEU'S SHOT AT SHUTOUT: Rampage goaltender David LeNeveu had his first shutout bid of the season Saturday night through 58 minutes of play allowing only one goal.

UP HILL: Recently acquired Ed Hill had a two-game point-streak going last week tallying assists against Houston and Peoria.

Ice Chips

- ALL-STAR ROOKIE: Matt Jones was among 21 skaters and three goaltenders named to the PlanetUSA roster for the 2006 Rbk Hockey All-Star Classic on Feb. 1 in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

- RAMPAGE SUCCESS: The Rampage held two auctions over the past two weeks. They raised $13,400 from the jersey auction as the players pitched in another $1,000 Jan. 13 to benefit the Alamo Area Fire and Police Memorial. In lieu of Military Appreciation Night they raised $ 9,950 Friday night to benefit various organizations that assist soldiers and their families with financial and emotional support.

Upcoming Promotions

- Salute to the Rodeo Night-Jan. 27: The Rampage will help jump-start the Rodeo sporting specially designed Rodeo jerseys. The jerseys will be auctioned off during the game through a silent auction. Raffle tickets will also be sold for $5 for the chance to win a Rodeo jersey. Rodeo volunteers can flash their badge to receive a $16.35 valued ticket for $10. There will also be various Rodeo promotions throughout the night.

Ticket Info: Tickets start at just $9.50. To order tickets by phone call 210.225.TEAM or go on-line at sarampage.com or ticketmaster.com.

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