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Published on March 24, 2008 under American Hockey League (AHL)
San Antonio Rampage News Release


THIS WEEK'S GAMES

Thursday, Mar. 27 vs. Peoria Rivermen @ AT&T Center-7:00 p.m. CT

THE SERIES: The Rampage resume their six-game home stand with a two-game series against Peoria ... This will be the sixth and seventh meeting (of eight) of the regular season ... The Rampage are 3-1-0-1 against the St. Louis Blues affiliate so far this season, and have outscored them 18-14.

Saturday, Mar. 29 vs. Peoria Rivermen @ AT&T Center-7:00 p.m. CT

SCOUTING REPORT: Peoria ranks sixth in the West Division, trailing the Rampage in the standings by four points with a 35-26-4-4 record (78 pts.) ... The Rivermen have won their last two games and are 6-4-0-0 in their last ten ... Charles Linglet leads Peoria in scoring with 61 points (20g, 41a), and feature Martin Kariya, brother of St. Louis' Paul Kariya, on the squad ... Also, the AHL named Peoria's Julian Talbot the league's Player of the Week.

Following the Rampage Military Appreciation Night game on Saturday, be sure to stick around and see the Rampage Sled Hockey Team play. After holding it's first practice on Jan. 19, 2007, the Rampage Sled Hockey Team now plays competitively around the nation having recently returned from tournaments in Chicago, Dallas and Salt Lake City.

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 high-speed internet connection, via sarampage.com.

SHOTS FROM THE POINT

CLOSING IN: The Rampage tied a franchise record for most wins in a season by picking up their 36th win of the year at Springfield on Mar. 16. The record standard had been set in the 2002-03 season. San Antonio currently still has 10 games left this season.

THE GREAT RACE: The Rampage are two points back of Rockford for second place in the AHL West and home ice advantage in the first round of the playoffs. In the AHL West Division, the 2nd - 7th place team are separated by just nine points.

DIVISIONAL BATTLES TO CLOSE SEASON: San Antonio closes the season with 12 straight games inside the West Division. So far they are 0-2-0-0.

Ice Chips

PUCKS & PAWS RECAP: Last Saturday's Pucks & Paws Night, presented by Pedigree, over 500 dogs attended the OwnUp SA initiative aimed at making San Antonio a no-kill city by 2012.

PLAYOFF WATCH: The top four teams in each division will qualify for the post season. Since there are eight teams in the West Division (seven teams in other three), the 5th place team will move into the North Division's 4th place spot if they have more points.

Upcoming Promotions

- Military Appreciation Night-Mar. 29: The Rampage will don special camouflage jerseys in honor of the brave men and women who serve our country. The jerseys will be auctioned off after the game, and proceeds will benefit local military charities. A special highlight of the night includes the Rampage sled hockey team, comprised mainly of soldiers rehabilitating at Brooke Army Medical Center and Center for the Intrepid. 2007-08 Season presented by: 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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