AHL San Antonio Rampage

San Antonio Rampage Weekly Update

Published on April 8, 2013 under American Hockey League (AHL)
San Antonio Rampage News Release


THIS WEEK'S GAMES

Thursday, April 11 at Houston Aeros Toyota Center, 7:05 p.m.

San Antonio travels to Houston for the first of a two-game set on Thurs- day at 7:05 p.m. The Rampage own a 4-4-1-0 record against their I-10 rivals this season, but dropped the last meeting between the teams, 3-2, in overtime on April 4 in Houston. The Aeros have won three straight games, including the win over the Rampage on April 4, and have out- scored opponents, 10-4, in that span. Houston forward Jason Zucker has the game-winning goal in two of the last three wins and leads the Aeros against the Rampage with seven goals and five assists in eight games.

Saturday, April 13 at Houston Aeros Toyota Center, 7:05 p.m.

The Rampage and Aeros will meet for the final time at Toyota Center on Saturday night at 7:05 p.m. The game will also mark the final road game of the season for the Rampage, as the club will wrap up the season with four-straight home tilts. San Antonio has won two of their last three games against the Aeros, but have struggled at Toyota Center this year, only winning once out of four tries in Houston. The Aeros power play has also been strong against the Rampage, going 11-for-54 in nine games, while San Antonio is 5-for-38 with the man advantage.

Sunday, April 14 vs Texas Stars AT&T Center, 3:30 p.m.

San Antonio has struggled against their I-35 rival this season, owning a 2 -8-0-0 record against the Texas Stars. Texas became the first Western Conference team to clinch a playoff spot with their 5-1 victory over San Antonio on Sunday. The Rampage have been outscored, 33-17, in 10 games against the Stars this season. The Stars are also a dominant team in the third period, owning a 29-2-0-1 record when leading after 20 minutes and outscoring opponents, 72-49, in the third period.

VOTE FOR TEAM UP CHALLENGE CHAMPIONS!: All season, the Rampage have participated in Team Up Challenge events throughout the San Antonio community. Monday is the last day to vote for your favorite Team Up Challenge Projects to help them earn a chance at $20,000 to further their project. Vote for your favorites here.

SUNDAY FUNDAY - April 14

The Rampage will host their final Express-News Sun- day Funday on April 14 against the Texas Stars. Ram- page fans can enjoy inflatables and interactive activi- ties prior to the game and a free skate starting two hours prior to the game. For only $13 fans receive a game ticket, a hot dog, chips and a soda. DOWN THE STRETCH: The Rampage will play their final two road games this week when the club travels to Houston on Thursday and Saturday. San Antonio will wrap up the 2012- 13 campaign with four-straight games at AT&T Center.

FRESH FACES: San Antonio signed three players to amateur tryout contracts last week - forwards Francis Beauvillier and Alexander Delnov and defenseman Jonathan Racine.

MOVING ON UP: Rampage forward Scott Timmins earned his second recall of the year to the Panthers and suited up for the club on Saturday and Sunday. Timmins has played in three games for the Panthers this season, upping his total to 22 NHL games. Index Player No.

ICE CHIPS: Jack Combs-Forward

Jack Combs continued his hot streak for the Rampage last week, tallying a three-game point-scoring streak in the first three games of the week (one goal, three assists). Combs is averaging just under a point-per game since being acquired via trade from the Bridgeport Sound Tigers on March 14. The 5-foot-11, 200-pound winger has 11 points (six goals, five assists) in his first 12 games for the Rampage, which includes his first American Hockey League hat trick on March 29 at Charlotte.

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