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Published on October 29, 2007 under American Hockey League (AHL)
San Antonio Rampage News Release


THIS WEEK'S GAMES

Wednesday, Oct. 31 vs. Syracuse

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

This contest will be the first of only two games this season with the Syracuse Crunch ... Last season, San Antonio went 1-1-0-0 against the Columbus Blue Jackets affiliate, and has compiled an all-time record of 3-3-0-0.

Friday, Nov. 2 vs. Rockford IceHogs

@ MetroCentre -7:30 p.m.

This game is the first of three road games in consecutive nights for the

Rampage ... This match is the second of a six-game series (3 home, 3

away) this season against the Chicago Blackhawks affiliate marks ... The

Rampage, who are 0-1 after the first meeting, have one connection with

Rockford in former Rampage goaltender Wade Flaherty.

Saturday, Nov. 3 & Sunday, Nov. 4 vs. Quad City Flames

@ I Wireless Center-7:05 p.m.

This will be the first of eight match-ups (4 home, 4 road) against Calgary Flames affiliate this season ... Quad City is one of three new teams to play in the AHL this season (joining Rockford & Lake Erie) ... Former Rampage coach Scott Allen is the Flames' assistant coach.

All games can be heard on KTKR-AM "The Ticket" 760 and 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

FIRST BLOOD: The Rampage are 4-0-0-1 when they score first (90%) as opposed to 0-3-0-1 (12.5%) when they allow the first tally.

LINE OF DEMARCATION: San Antonio is 3-0-0-1 (87.5%) when they score four goals or more, but just 1-3-0-1 (30%) when they score three goals or less.

DON'T MESS WITH TEXAS: Forward Pete Vandermeer leads the team with 101 penalty minutes, which ranks 1st in the league in just six games. The 12-year pro, who entered the season ranked 5th on the AHL's all-time list with 2,164 PIM, is on pace to record a fifth season with 300+ penalty minutes.

Ice Chips

RED OCTOBER: Regardless of Wednesday's outcome, the Rampage (4-2-0-2; 10 points) will finish the month of October with the second-best start in team history. The hottest October the Rampage had was during the 2003-04 season when they finished with a 6-2-1-0 (13 pts) record.

PROUD PAPA: Congratulations to forward Pete Vandermeer and his wife, Janet, on the birth of their first child. Baby girl, Danika Janet (8-lbs, 6oz), was born on Oct. 21.

DATE OPPONENT RESULT/TIME

Oct. 6 Iowa W, 7-1

Oct. 12 Peoria W, 2-1

Oct. 16 Rockford L, 4-2

Oct. 19 Houston SOL, 6-5

Oct. 23 @ Iowa W, 4-1

Oct. 24 @ Chicago SOL, 4-3

Oct. 26 @ Chicago L, 4-1

Oct. 27 Houston W, 4-1

Oct. 28 @ Houston L, 3-1

Oct. 31 Syracuse 7:00 PM Nov. 2 @ Rockford 7:30 PM Nov. 3 @ Quad City 7:05 PM Nov. 4 @ Quad City 5:05 PM

Upcoming Promotions

- Costume Contest-Oct. 31: Fans are encouraged to wear a costume to the home game versus the Syracuse Crunch on Halloween night. There will be a best costume contest voted upon by the fans. The winner will receive a complimentary suite night for an upcoming Rampage home game.

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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