AHL San Antonio Rampage

San Antonio Rampage Weekly Update

Published on January 11, 2016 under American Hockey League (AHL)
San Antonio Rampage News Release


THIS WEEK'S GAMES

Wednesday, Jan. 11 at Stockton Heat Stockton Arena, 9:00 p.m. (CT)

The San Antonio Rampage head to Stockton to finish their four-game road trip with a contest against the Heat. The divisional foes have met three times this season in the AT&T Center, with the Silver and Black posting a 2-1-0-0 record. The three remaining matchups against the Calgary Flames' affiliate will be played in Stockton.

Friday, Jan. 15 vs. Milwaukee Admirals AT&T Center, 7:30 p.m. (CT)

The Silver and Black return home to host a back-to-back against the Mil- waukee Admirals. Milwaukee will be entering Friday's game on a 0-3-1-0 streak after dropping their last game 4-1 to the Iowa Wild. The Rampage have a favorable power play matchup as San Antonio's fifth ranked power play record goes head-to-head with Milwaukee's 17th ranked penalty kill.

Saturday, Jan. 16 vs. Milwaukee Admirals AT&T Center, 7:00 p.m. (CT)

San Antonio will host the Admirals once more when the Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas take over the AT&T Center. The Rampage will wear and auction off a special Girl Scout-themed jersey as a salute to the local Girl Scouts. Milwaukee and San Antonio have faced each other once this season when the Admirals won 6-3 on Nov. 24. The Rampage had three players with multiple-point games, Borna Rendulic (2G), Maxim Noreau (2A), and Colin Smith (2A).

RANTANEN RETURNS: Forward Mikko Rantanen is expected to make his return to the lineup since taking a leave from the Rampage to represent Finland at the IIHF World Junior Championships in Helsinki, Finland. The Avalanche's 2015 first-round draft pick was named Finland's captain and led the team to a gold medal, beating Russia 4-3 in overtime in the championship game. Rantanen recorded two goals and three assists in seven con- tests at the tournament and earned Player of the Game honors for the finals matchup against Russia.

Rantanen was named to the Pacific Division All-Star Team for the 2016 AHL All-Star Clas- sic, which will be held Jan. 31 and Feb. 1 at War Memorial Arena in Syracuse, N.Y. The 19-year old is the 16th all-time All-Star selection for the Rampage and the fifth rookie to be selected in franchise history. He has 10 goals, 16 assists and a +17 plus/minus rating in 26 appearances with San Antonio.

ICE CHIPS: Reid Petryk - Rampage Left Wing

Reid Petryk had a strong effort this weekend, as he helped the Ram- page earn four-of-six total points. The Rampage winger recorded one goal and five assists in the Silver and Black's three-in-three. His goal was the game-winner when the Rampage beat the San Jose Barracu- da 1-0 in overtime. Petryk's game winner also gave the Rampage their first overtime victory since Halloween night when Ben Street finished the Ontario Reign in extra time. The Edmonton native fin- ished with two multiple-point games. He bagged two assists on Friday night and three assists on Saturday's contest. Petryk is on pace to finish his first full AHL season, while having a career year in goals, assists and total points.

UPCOMING EVENTS

January 16, 2016 vs. Milwaukee 7 p.m.

The Girls Scouts of Southwest Texas take over the AT&T Center as the Rampage host Girl Scout Night against the Milwaukee Admirals. The Girl Scouts will hold their annual Cookie Rally and participate in in- game activities, while the Rampage wear a signature Girl Scout-themed sweater. Come join the fun at the AT&T Center and support our local Girl Scouts on Jan. 16, 2016.

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