AHL San Antonio Rampage

San Antonio Rampage Week 25 Report

Published on March 26, 2007 under American Hockey League (AHL)
San Antonio Rampage News Release


THIS WEEK'S GAMES

Tuesday, Mar. 27 vs. Omaha Ak-Sar-Ben Knights

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

The Rampage resume a six-game in nine-night series against the Knights ... This will be the last of a two-game series where Omaha claimed a 2-1 win on Sunday ... The Rampage are 6-11 lifetime against the Knights ... Through seven games this season, the Rampage are 2-5 against Omaha and 1-3 at home ... Omaha ranks second in the West Division with 89 points ... Brad Ference (2005-06),

Brent Krahn (2003-04) and former coach Scott Allen return to San Antonio.

Thursday, Mar. 29 vs. Worcester Sharks

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

The Worcester Sharks visit the AT&T Center for the first time to finish the two-game season series ... Worcester claimed a 5-3 victory over the Rampage at DCU Center on November 10 ... The Sharks are in position to make the playoffs in their first year in the AHL ... Worcester is 35-25-3-8 so far with 81 points and rank fourth in the Atlantic Division.

Saturday & Sunday, Mar. 31 & Apr. 1 vs. Peoria Rivermen

@ AT&T Center-7:00 & 5:00 p.m.

The Rampage end their season series against Peoria this weekend ... The back-to-back series marks a rematch between the Ferraro twins ... Rampage's Chris Ferraro edged brother Peter with a 7-5 victory over the Rivermen in their last game March 9 ... The Rampage are 2-1 this season when hosting the Rivermen ... Eight games into this year's campaign, the Rampage are 3-5 and own a 4-13-0-1

record lifetime.

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

ALEX THE GREAT: Alex Leavitt has recorded a goal in each of the past two games to keep the Rampage from two consecutive shutouts. He was presented with the Player of the Week trophy (for the period ending Mar. 4) before Saturday's game against Rochester. He signed a multi-year contract Mar. 1 and has played in eight games recording seven goals and eight assists. His 15 points in eight games averages almost two points per game. Leavitt leads the team with a plus-13 rating.

THE DONALD: Don MacLean's assist in Sunday's game against Rochester extends his point-streak to eight games (8-8-16). He has recorded at least a point in 18 of his last 20 games. He is one goal away from tying the Rampage's single season record for goals.

FIFTH YEAR A CHARM: With 28 wins this season and nine games remaining, the Rampage are on track to reach the 30-win mark for the third time in their five-year history. The Rampage have seven more wins compared to last season after playing 71 games.

Ice Chips

- TOUGH COMPETITION: With nine games remaining for the Rampage's regular season, three of them are against the two teams vying for the 4th and final playoff spot in the West Division (Iowa & Peoria).

- JAM-PACKED ACTION: The Rampage's two games this weekend kicked off a six-game in nine-night stretch. This week's games wrap up a nine-game home stand, their longest of the season.

Upcoming Promotions

- SPURS NIGHT-Mar. 31: The Rampage will wear specially designed jerseys featuring the Spurs logo on Saturday. Fans can purchase tickets for $15 and receive a complimentary ticket to a select Spurs game in April (4/3, 4/9 or 4/11 game). The silver and black jerseys will be auctioned off online through eBay. Various autographed Spurs memorabilia will be raffled off during the game. Proceeds from the online auction and raffle will benefit the Spurs Foundation.

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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