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Published on February 11, 2008 under American Hockey League (AHL)
San Antonio Rampage News Release


The Rampage begin a three-game in as many nights series against the Peoria Rivermen ... The Rampage are 3-1-0-0 so far this season against the St. Louis Blues affiliate, including the last two times in Peoria ... This game will be the fifth of eight match-ups this season ... Trent Whitfield leads Peoria in scoring against the Rampage with four assists, while Joey Tenute has six points (2g, 4a) against the Rivermen.

Saturday, Feb. 16 vs. Quad City Flames

@ I Wireless Center-7:05 p.m. CT

THE SERIES: This will be the Rampage's fifth meeting (of eight) against Quad City ... The Rampage are 3-1-0-0 so far this season against the Calgary Flames affiliate ... San Antonio is 2-0 this year when playing at the I Wireless Center.

Sunday, Feb. 17 vs. Quad City Flames

@ I Wireless Center-5:05 p.m. CT

SCOUTING REPORT: Quad City is 6-3-0-1 in their last 10 games, and are undefeated in regulation in their last three games (2-0-0-1) ... The Flames are 10-11-2-4 at home, and right wing Grant Stevenson leads the club in scoring with 56 points (25g. 31a).

All games can be heard on KTKR-AM "The Ticket" 760 and viewed through B2 Networks' live video web cast for $6 to anyone with high-speed internet connection, through a link at sarampage.com.

SHOTS FROM THE POINT

ROPING IN POINTS: The Rampage have recorded points in eight of their last 10 road games since the start of their 14-game Rodeo Road Trip on Jan. 22. In that time, the team has garnered 14 of 20 possible points with a 6-2-1-1 record.

GOAL OUTPUT REPORT: After scoring just three goals in two games from Jan. 18-20 and going 0-1-0-1, the Rampage have scored 31 goals in 10 games since Jan. 22, recording 6-2-1-0. That's averaging 3.10 goals per game.

WHO SAYS SHORTHANDED: The Rampage have scored 12 shorthanded goals this season, which is the 4th highest in the AHL. Forward Cam Paddock scored shorthanded in Toronto on Feb. 6 in a 4-2 victory. Chris Durno leads the team with a franchise record breaking four shorthanded goals. The team's franchise record of 19 was set during the inaugural 2002-03 campaign.

Ice Chips

THIRD PERIOD MOJO: The Rampage have outscored opposing teams 65-52 in the third period this season-most in the AHL.

PLAYOFF NOTE: The top four teams in each division will qualify for the postseason. Since there are eight teams in the West Division (seven teams in the other three), the 5th place team will move into the North Division's 4th place spot if they have more points.

Upcoming Promotions

- College Night - Feb. 27: This will be the second of four College Nights, presented by Mix

96.1 FM. Students with a valid college ID can get a ticket to the game, a hot dog, soda and chips for only $9.60.

Ticket Info: Tickets start at just $9.50. To order tickets by phone call 210.444.5554 or go on-line at sarampage.com or ticketmaster.com.




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