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Published on December 4, 2006 under American Hockey League (AHL)
San Antonio Rampage News Release


THIS WEEK'S GAMES

Thursday, Dec. 7 vs. Milwaukee Admirals

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

The Rampage begin their eight-game season series against the Admirals tonight ... Overall, the Rampage are 12-23-2-1 against the Nashville Predators' primary affiliate ... Former Rampage goaltender, Karl Goehring, who had a 4- 16-1 record here in San Antonio, visits the AT&T Center for the first time with a 5-6-0 record in net for Milwaukee

Friday, Dec. 9 vs. Milwaukee Admirals

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

These two teams will face off twice this week ... The Admirals are ranked sixth in the West Division with 20 points, only four more than the Rampage, and hold a 9-11-2-0 record so far ... The Admirals will revisit the Alamo City in January for another two-game series.

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

LEHOUX LINGERS: Yanick Lehoux is currently on a seven-game scoring streak with five goals and five assists combined for 10 points. He surpasses Jakub Koreis who set a season- high six-game scoring streak Oct. 28-Nov. 17. Lehoux continues to lead the Rampage in points with 24 after scoring two goals in Saturday's game in Chicago.

POUNDING PRESSURE: David LeNeveu started his first game on Saturday in Chicago setting a new season-high but was still tagged with the loss. He was returned on loan from Phoenix (NHL) with a 2-1-0 NHL record on Nov. 28. He tied Josh Tordjman's season-high 55 saves set on Nov. 21 and faced a franchise-high 60 shots. LeNeveu also collected an assist.

SEEING DOUBLE: Recently, defenseman Bryan Helmer returned to the ice after missing nine games due to injury and recorded three helpers on Thursday. Lehoux tallied two goals on Saturday. In total, there have been 29 multiple point-nights between 13 players which includes seven two-goal nights, three triple-assist nights, and 12 two-point nights.

ICE CHIPS

- ROCK-PAPER-SCISSORS NIGHT-Dec. 9: Anyone can register to be a participant in the Rock-Paper-Scissors challenge when the Rampage take on the Milwaukee Admirals this Saturday. Out of the first 100 entry persons to the AT&T Center, one will receive a rock-paper-scissors t-shirt. There will be prizes given to the top three finalists and will be decided upon by celebrity judges.

- IN THE BOX WITH DON MACLEAN: Rampage center, Don MacLean, is a nineyear veteran and the AHL's 2006 Most Valuable Player. He signed as a free agent in the off-season and calls Bedford, Nova Scotia home. One of his fondest hockey moments was winning the Memorial Cup in 1997. This six-foot-three, 29-year-old would like to be a firefighter after his professional hockey days are over. He enjoys fishing and watching baseball and lists Wedding Crashers to be his favorite movie.

UPCOMING PROMOTIONS

- COLLEGE NIGHT-Dec. 7: One lucky college student will win a $250 gift card to Best Buy. The first 100 students to register for the College Night giveaway will receive a Pizza Hut coupon for a free buffet. Each student must present their college ID and must be present to win.

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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