AHL San Antonio Rampage

San Antonio Rampage Weekly Update

February 9, 2016 - American Hockey League (AHL)
San Antonio Rampage News Release


THIS WEEK'S GAMES

Wednesday, Feb. 10 at Charlotte Checkers

Bojangles' Coliseum 6:00 p.m. (CT)

The Rampage head back to Bojangles' Coliseum to finish their two- game stint with the Charlotte Checkers. The teams have met three times this season, with the visiting team tallying the win in each con- test. San Antonio has played much better on the road this season, collecting 30 of their 49 points away from the AT&T Center. Charlotte enters Wednesday's contest on a 0-5-1-0 streak, while the Rampage are coming off a fresh 5-2 victory over the Checkers on Monday night.

Saturday, Feb. 13 at San Jose Barracuda

SAP Center, 3:15 p.m. (CT)

San Antonio goes from East Coast to West Coast as they head to San Jose to take on the Barracuda in an afternoon tilt in the SAP Center. The teams have traded wins this season, with the Rampage posting a 2-2-0-0 record against their new divisional opponent. Saturday's contest will be the final time the Silver and Black will see San Jose until Apr. 6, when the Barracuda visit the Alamo City.

Sunday, Feb. 14 at Stockton Heat

Stockton Arena, 7:00 p.m. (CT)

The Silver and Black make a trip 80 miles North of San Jose for a Sunday evening game with the Stockton Heat. San Antonio has faced the Heat four different times this season, tallying two wins and 14 goals. Both teams will be playing a back-to-back weekend, with Stockton facing off against the Western Conference-leading Ontario Reign on Saturday.

A LOOK AT THE PACIFIC DIVISION: The Rampage are tied for last in the Pacific Division after defeating the Charlotte Checkers 5-2 last night. If the season ended today, the Pacific Division would lose the fourth playoff seed to the Lake Erie Mon- sters (24-16-4-3, .585%) of the Central Division due to the AHL's "crossover" rule.

Ultimately, the Silver and Black are aiming for the third seed or better come playoff time, and trail the San Diego Gulls by .037 win-percentage points. The Rampage have nine games remaining on their Rodeo Road Trip, six of which will be against

UPCOMING EVENTS

Mar. 4, 2016 vs. Manitoba 7:30 p.m.

The San Antonio Rampage return home from their annual Rodeo Road Trip to host Military Appreciation Night, presented by On Time Elmer. The Rampage will wear a special military-themed jersey, as the Silver and Black show their appreciation and gratitude for those who serve. Active duty military members and veterans will receive 50% off tickets.

ICE CHIPS: Garrett Thompson - Rampage Winger

Former Fort Wayne Komet and Rampage winger Garrett Thomp- son has had an immediate impact on the ice since joining the Silver and Black on Jan. 18. Thompson has scored three goals and registered one assist in nine Rampage appearances. He collected 30 points as a Komet in the ECHL before his recall. His second goal in a Rampage sweater served as the game-winner when San Antonio topped the Texas Stars 5-2 on Feb. 5. The Michigan native has quickly developed great synergy with line mates Borna Rendulic and Marc-Andre Cliche, and is taking full advantage of his opportunity in San Antonio.




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