AHL San Antonio Rampage

San Antonio Rampage Weekly Update

November 2, 2015 - American Hockey League (AHL)
San Antonio Rampage News Release


THIS WEEK'S GAMES

Tuesday, November 3 at San Diego Gulls

Valley View Casino Center, 9:05 p.m. (CT)

The Rampage finish their California road trip Tuesday against the San Diego Gulls. This marks the first-ever meeting between the two teams.

Formerly the Norfolk Admirals, the Gulls are the affiliate of the NHL's Anaheim Ducks. Norfolk was an opponent of the Rampage from 2002-05.

The Rampage posted a 6-5-0-0-1 record against the Ads in that span.

Friday, November 6 vs Chicago Wolves

AT&T Center, 7:30 p.m. (CT)

The Silver and Black head home to face off against the Chicago Wolves for their second home game of the season. Chicago visits the Lone Star State for a two-game series with the Rampage on Friday and Sunday.

The Wolves find themselves with a day off between, while San Antonio has a date with the Texas Stars on Saturday night. Friday's game marks the first $1 Drink Night on the Rampage calendar.

Saturday, November 7 at Texas Stars

Cedar Park Center, 7:00 p.m. (CT)

The Rampage have a quick turn around as they make a daytrip to Austin to face off against the Texas Stars. This marks the second matchup be- tween the two teams in the 2015-16 campaign. San Antonio made their season debut in Austin earlier this season, falling 5-4 in overtime.

Sunday, November 8 vs Chicago Wolves

AT&T Center, 4:00 p.m. (CT)

San Antonio finishes their weekend with the final contest of the two-game series against the Wolves. Chicago is currently leading the Central Divi- sion with a 5-1-0-1 record and is lead by Pat Cannone recording five goals and five assists on the season. The Wolves are ranked first in the penalty kill on road, killing 4-of-4 total opportunities.

DEFENSIVE PROWESS: The Rampage are second in the league in goals allowed, only giving up 1.83 goals per game. Goaltender Calvin Pickard leads the AHL with a .946 save-percentage, while tied for fourth in total saves (194).

MR. RELIABLE: Ben Street is the first Rampage player to score consecutive game- winning goals in overtime since 2009 when Sean Sullivan set the mark against the Ab- botsford Heat.

ICE CHIPS: Calvin Pickard - Rampage Goaltender

Calvin Pickard is on pace to set career and franchise records in goals against average and save percentage currently held by Travis Scott (2.43 GAA, .927 SV%). Through six games, Pickard has recorded 194 saves, one shutout, one assist and allowed 11 goals (1.79 GAA, .946 SV%). Pickard's one assist came on a game-winning goal by Ben Street in overtime to spoil the Ontario Reign's Halloween evening. Pickard appeared in 16 games with Colorado last year, recording a 6-7-3 record, a 2.35 goals against average and a .932 save percentage.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Cool School Day

Tues., Nov. 17 10:30 a.m.

vs. Texas Stars

The Rampage will host their Cool School Day game at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 17. Spend the morning with the Rampage in a game that both entertains and promotes learning by provid- ing young minds with some hockey-themed trivia and in-game challenges.

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