San Antonio Rampage
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The San Antonio Rampage are an ice hockey
team in the American Hockey League
based in San Antonio, Texas
. They are the top affiliate of the Florida Panthers
of the NHL. Their home arena is the AT&T Center
.
, home of the Central Hockey League
's San Antonio Iguanas
. Partnering with the Florida Panthers
, the Spurs bought the dormant Adirondack Red Wings
franchise and moved it to San Antonio. Local investment for the Iguanas quickly dried up, and the Iguanas folded.
Originally, the team was nicknamed the "San Antonio Stampede." However, when a local semipro football team objected, the name was quickly changed to the "Rampage."
On June 30, 2005 Spurs Sports & Entertainment purchased the Panthers' interest in the franchise, assuming sole ownership of the AHL club. They also entered a multi-year affiliation agreement with the Phoenix Coyotes
. http://sarampage.com/team/history/
On September 7, 2006 The Rampage unveiled their new uniforms with the official colors now being black, white and silver (the same motif used by the Spurs, as well as other Spurs-owned teams). While the primary and secondary logos remain the same, the crest of the jerseys will now reflect just the bull’s head giving it a more sleek look.
On 11 April 2007, the Coyotes announced that it had fired Rampage general manager Laurence Gilman
, who had been with the Coyotes organization for 13 years. http://www.phoenixcoyotes.com/news/press_release_details.php?ID=5758
On November 23, 2009, the Phoenix Coyotes fired Greg Ireland. He was replaced by assistant coach Ray Edwards; Mike Pelino was named assistant coach. Ray Edwards was officially named head coach of the San Antonio Rampage prior to the 2010-2011 season.
Their main rivals are the Texas Stars
(located up Interstate 35
near Austin
) and the Houston Aeros
(located down Interstate 10
).
After the 2010–11 AHL season
, the Coyotes came to an agreement with the Portland Pirates
to be their new AHL affiliate, leaving San Antonio without an affiliate. On June 29, 2011, San Antonio officially became Florida's top affiliate for a second time.
The market was previously served by:
Ice hockey
Ice hockey, often referred to as hockey, is a team sport played on ice, in which skaters use wooden or composite sticks to shoot a hard rubber puck into their opponent's net. The game is played between two teams of six players each. Five members of each team skate up and down the ice trying to take...
team in the American Hockey League
American Hockey League
The American Hockey League is a 30-team professional ice hockey league based in the United States and Canada that serves as the primary developmental circuit for the National Hockey League...
based in San Antonio, Texas
San Antonio, Texas
San Antonio is the seventh-largest city in the United States of America and the second-largest city within the state of Texas, with a population of 1.33 million. Located in the American Southwest and the south–central part of Texas, the city serves as the seat of Bexar County. In 2011,...
. They are the top affiliate of the Florida Panthers
Florida Panthers
The Florida Panthers are a professional ice hockey team based in Sunrise, Florida, in the Miami metropolitan area. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their games at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise and are the...
of the NHL. Their home arena is the AT&T Center
AT&T Center
AT&T Center is an indoor arena, located in San Antonio, Texas, USA. It seats 18,581, for basketball , 13,800, for ice hockey and 19,000, for concerts or religious gatherings and contains 2,018 club seats, 50 luxury suites and 32 bathrooms .It was completed in 2002, as the SBC...
.
History
In 2000, construction began on the SBC Center, located next to the Freeman ColiseumFreeman Coliseum
The Joe and Harry Freeman Coliseum is a sports and concert venue in San Antonio, Texas, USA, built in 1949.It has been host to thousands of events including the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo, concerts, trade shows, motor sports, circus, professional sports including professional bull riding,...
, home of the Central Hockey League
Central Hockey League
The Central Hockey League is a mid-level professional hockey league, owned by Global Entertainment Corporation. Its current champions are the Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs, which defeated the Colorado Eagles four games to three in the 2011 playoffs....
's San Antonio Iguanas
San Antonio Iguanas
The San Antonio Iguanas were a minor league professional ice hockey team based in San Antonio, Texas. The first expansion team in the Central Hockey League, they were active for seven seasons from 1994–1997 and 1998-2002. Their home arena was the Freeman Coliseum. Bill Goldsworthy initially...
. Partnering with the Florida Panthers
Florida Panthers
The Florida Panthers are a professional ice hockey team based in Sunrise, Florida, in the Miami metropolitan area. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their games at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise and are the...
, the Spurs bought the dormant Adirondack Red Wings
Adirondack Red Wings
The Adirondack Red Wings were a minor professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. They played in Glens Falls, New York, USA at the Glens Falls Civic Center. The team was affiliated with the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League...
franchise and moved it to San Antonio. Local investment for the Iguanas quickly dried up, and the Iguanas folded.
Originally, the team was nicknamed the "San Antonio Stampede." However, when a local semipro football team objected, the name was quickly changed to the "Rampage."
On June 30, 2005 Spurs Sports & Entertainment purchased the Panthers' interest in the franchise, assuming sole ownership of the AHL club. They also entered a multi-year affiliation agreement with the Phoenix Coyotes
Phoenix Coyotes
The Phoenix Coyotes are a professional ice hockey team based in Glendale, Arizona. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their home games at Jobing.com Arena....
. http://sarampage.com/team/history/
On September 7, 2006 The Rampage unveiled their new uniforms with the official colors now being black, white and silver (the same motif used by the Spurs, as well as other Spurs-owned teams). While the primary and secondary logos remain the same, the crest of the jerseys will now reflect just the bull’s head giving it a more sleek look.
On 11 April 2007, the Coyotes announced that it had fired Rampage general manager Laurence Gilman
Laurence Gilman
Laurence Gilman is a Canadian ice hockey executive. He is the current Assistant General Manager of the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League , a position he has held since 2008....
, who had been with the Coyotes organization for 13 years. http://www.phoenixcoyotes.com/news/press_release_details.php?ID=5758
On November 23, 2009, the Phoenix Coyotes fired Greg Ireland. He was replaced by assistant coach Ray Edwards; Mike Pelino was named assistant coach. Ray Edwards was officially named head coach of the San Antonio Rampage prior to the 2010-2011 season.
Their main rivals are the Texas Stars
Texas Stars
The Texas Stars are an American Hockey League team. They play in Cedar Park, Texas, near Austin.The team is the top affiliate of the NHL Dallas Stars. In April 2008, the Iowa Stars announced that they would no longer affiliate with the Dallas Stars, and changed the team's name to Chops for the...
(located up Interstate 35
Interstate 35
Interstate 35 is a north–south Interstate Highway in the central United States. I-35 stretches from Laredo, Texas, on the U.S.-Mexico border to Duluth, Minnesota, at Minnesota Highway 61 and 26th Avenue East. Many interstates used to have splits or spurs indicated with suffixed letters , but I-35...
near Austin
Austin, Texas
Austin is the capital city of the U.S. state of :Texas and the seat of Travis County. Located in Central Texas on the eastern edge of the American Southwest, it is the fourth-largest city in Texas and the 14th most populous city in the United States. It was the third-fastest-growing large city in...
) and the Houston Aeros
Houston Aeros
The Houston Aeros are a professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. The team plays in Houston, Texas, at the Toyota Center. They are the AHL affiliate of the NHL's Minnesota Wild.- History :...
(located down Interstate 10
Interstate 10
Interstate 10 is the fourth-longest Interstate Highway in the United States, after I-90, I-80, and I-40. It is the southernmost east–west, coast-to-coast Interstate Highway, although I-4 and I-8 are further south. It stretches from the Pacific Ocean at State Route 1 in Santa Monica,...
).
After the 2010–11 AHL season
2010–11 AHL season
The 2010–11 AHL season is the 75th season of the American Hockey League. An all-time high of thirty teams will play 80 games each during the regular season schedule, which started on October 8, 2010 and ended on April 10, 2011...
, the Coyotes came to an agreement with the Portland Pirates
Portland Pirates
The Portland Pirates is a minor professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. They are the top affiliate of the Phoenix Coyotes of the National Hockey League. They play in the Cumberland County Civic Center in downtown Portland, Maine. The franchise was previously known as the...
to be their new AHL affiliate, leaving San Antonio without an affiliate. On June 29, 2011, San Antonio officially became Florida's top affiliate for a second time.
The market was previously served by:
- San Antonio IguanasSan Antonio IguanasThe San Antonio Iguanas were a minor league professional ice hockey team based in San Antonio, Texas. The first expansion team in the Central Hockey League, they were active for seven seasons from 1994–1997 and 1998-2002. Their home arena was the Freeman Coliseum. Bill Goldsworthy initially...
of the CHLCentral Hockey LeagueThe Central Hockey League is a mid-level professional hockey league, owned by Global Entertainment Corporation. Its current champions are the Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs, which defeated the Colorado Eagles four games to three in the 2011 playoffs....
(1994–2002) - San Antonio DragonsSan Antonio DragonsThe San Antonio Dragons were a minor league professional ice hockey team in the International Hockey League for two seasons in 1996–97 and 1997–98. The Dragons were based in San Antonio, Texas and played at the Freeman Coliseum and occasionally the Alamodome....
of the IHL (1996–1998)
Regular season
| Season | Games | Won | Lost | Tied | OTL | SOL | Points | Goals for | Goals against | Standing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002–03 2002–03 AHL season The 2002–03 AHL season was the 67th season of the American Hockey League. Twenty-eight teams played 80 games each in the schedule. The Hamilton Bulldogs finished first overall in the regular season... |
80 | 36 | 29 | 11 | 4 | — | 87 | 235 | 226 | 3rd, West |
| 2003–04 2003–04 AHL season The 2003–04 AHL season was the 68th season of the American Hockey League. The league introduces the Willie Marshall Award in honour the career points leader in the AHL, and awards it to the annual top goal scorer.... |
80 | 30 | 42 | 8 | 0 | — | 68 | 191 | 231 | 6th, West |
| 2004–05 2004–05 AHL season The 2004–05 AHL season was the 69th season of the American Hockey League. Twenty-eight teams played 80 games each in the schedule. The Rochester Americans finished first overall in the regular season... |
80 | 27 | 45 | — | 5 | 3 | 62 | 156 | 232 | 6th, West |
| 2005–06 2005–06 AHL season The 2005–06 AHL season was the 70th season of the American Hockey League. Twenty-seven teams played 80 games each in the schedule. The Hershey Bears won the Calder Cup, defeating the Milwaukee Admirals in the finals.... |
80 | 23 | 50 | — | 3 | 4 | 53 | 153 | 251 | 7th, West |
| 2006–07 2006–07 AHL season The 2006–07 AHL season was the 71st season of the American Hockey League. Twenty-seven teams played 80 games each in the schedule. The Hamilton Bulldogs won their first Calder Cup, defeating the defending champions, the Hershey Bears in the finals.... |
80 | 32 | 42 | — | 2 | 4 | 70 | 219 | 256 | 6th, West |
| 2007–08 2007–08 AHL season The 2007–08 AHL season is the 72nd season of the American Hockey League. Twenty-nine teams played 80 games each in the schedule. The Chicago Wolves won their second Calder Cup, defeating the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in the Calder Cup Final.-Team changes:... |
80 | 42 | 28 | — | 3 | 7 | 94 | 238 | 225 | 5th, West |
| 2008–09 2008–09 AHL season The 2008–09 AHL season is the 73rd season of the American Hockey League. 29 teams each played 80 games in the regular season, which ran from October 8 until April 12.-Team and NHL affiliation changes:... |
80 | 36 | 38 | — | 2 | 4 | 78 | 205 | 243 | 8th, West |
| 2009–10 2009–10 AHL season The 2009–10 AHL season was the 74th season of the American Hockey League. Twenty-nine teams played 80 regular-season games each from October 2 to April 11... |
80 | 36 | 32 | — | 5 | 7 | 84 | 235 | 244 | 6th, West |
| 2010–11 2010–11 AHL season The 2010–11 AHL season is the 75th season of the American Hockey League. An all-time high of thirty teams will play 80 games each during the regular season schedule, which started on October 8, 2010 and ended on April 10, 2011... |
80 | 38 | 33 | — | 4 | 5 | 87 | 228 | 245 | 7th, West |
| 2011–12 2011–12 AHL season The 2011–12 AHL season will be the 76th season of the American Hockey League. The regular season began on October 7, 2011 and is scheduled to conclude on April 15, 2012. The 2012 Calder Cup playoffs will follow the conclusion of the regular season.... |
3 | 2 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 8 | 4th, West |
Playoffs
| Season | 1st round | 2nd round | 3rd round | Finals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002–03 2002–03 AHL season The 2002–03 AHL season was the 67th season of the American Hockey League. Twenty-eight teams played 80 games each in the schedule. The Hamilton Bulldogs finished first overall in the regular season... |
L, 0–3, Norfolk Norfolk Admirals The Norfolk Admirals are a minor professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League, and are affiliated with the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Admirals play in Norfolk, Virginia, at the Norfolk Scope.-History:... |
— | — | — |
| 2003–04 2003–04 AHL season The 2003–04 AHL season was the 68th season of the American Hockey League. The league introduces the Willie Marshall Award in honour the career points leader in the AHL, and awards it to the annual top goal scorer.... |
Out of Playoffs | |||
| 2004–05 2004–05 AHL season The 2004–05 AHL season was the 69th season of the American Hockey League. Twenty-eight teams played 80 games each in the schedule. The Rochester Americans finished first overall in the regular season... |
Out of Playoffs | |||
| 2005–06 2005–06 AHL season The 2005–06 AHL season was the 70th season of the American Hockey League. Twenty-seven teams played 80 games each in the schedule. The Hershey Bears won the Calder Cup, defeating the Milwaukee Admirals in the finals.... |
Out of Playoffs | |||
| 2006–07 2006–07 AHL season The 2006–07 AHL season was the 71st season of the American Hockey League. Twenty-seven teams played 80 games each in the schedule. The Hamilton Bulldogs won their first Calder Cup, defeating the defending champions, the Hershey Bears in the finals.... |
Out of Playoffs | |||
| 2007–08 2007–08 AHL season The 2007–08 AHL season is the 72nd season of the American Hockey League. Twenty-nine teams played 80 games each in the schedule. The Chicago Wolves won their second Calder Cup, defeating the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in the Calder Cup Final.-Team changes:... |
L, 4-3, Toronto Toronto Marlies The Toronto Marlies is a Canadian professional ice hockey team currently playing in the American Hockey League . The top affiliate of the National Hockey League 's Toronto Maple Leafs, the Marlies play at the Ricoh Coliseum in Toronto, Ontario... |
— | — | — |
| 2008–09 2008–09 AHL season The 2008–09 AHL season is the 73rd season of the American Hockey League. 29 teams each played 80 games in the regular season, which ran from October 8 until April 12.-Team and NHL affiliation changes:... |
Out of Playoffs | |||
| 2009–10 2009–10 AHL season The 2009–10 AHL season was the 74th season of the American Hockey League. Twenty-nine teams played 80 regular-season games each from October 2 to April 11... |
Out of Playoffs | |||
| 2010–11 2010–11 AHL season The 2010–11 AHL season is the 75th season of the American Hockey League. An all-time high of thirty teams will play 80 games each during the regular season schedule, which started on October 8, 2010 and ended on April 10, 2011... |
Out of Playoffs | |||
Single season
- Goals: 33
Don MacLean (2006–07) - Assists: 42 Yanick LehouxYanick LehouxYanick Lehoux is a Canadian hockey player for the Södertälje SK of the Elitserien. He attended the Phoenix Coyotes training camp, but was reassigned to AHL quickly. On July 25, 2008, he was signed by the Montreal Canadiens as an unrestricted free agent to a one-year contract. He was not offered...
(2006–07) - Points: 73 Yanick LehouxYanick LehouxYanick Lehoux is a Canadian hockey player for the Södertälje SK of the Elitserien. He attended the Phoenix Coyotes training camp, but was reassigned to AHL quickly. On July 25, 2008, he was signed by the Montreal Canadiens as an unrestricted free agent to a one-year contract. He was not offered...
(2006–07) - Points (Defenceman): 34
Keith YandleKeith YandleKeith Yandle is an American ice hockey defenseman and alternate captain for the National Hockey League's Phoenix Coyotes.-Amateur:...
(2006–07) - Penalty minutes: 332 Pete VandermeerPete VandermeerPeter Vandermeer is a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger who plays for the Victoria Salmon Kings of the ECHL. Vandermeer played in two National Hockey League games during the season for the Phoenix Coyotes. He is the older brother of Jim Vandermeer.-External links:...
(2007-08) - GAA: 2.35 Travis ScottTravis ScottTravis Scott is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who is currently playing for Traktor Chelyabinsk of the Kontinental Hockey League .-Playing career :...
(2004–05) - SV%: .931 Travis ScottTravis ScottTravis Scott is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who is currently playing for Traktor Chelyabinsk of the Kontinental Hockey League .-Playing career :...
(2004–05)
Career
- Career goals: 40 Yanick LehouxYanick LehouxYanick Lehoux is a Canadian hockey player for the Södertälje SK of the Elitserien. He attended the Phoenix Coyotes training camp, but was reassigned to AHL quickly. On July 25, 2008, he was signed by the Montreal Canadiens as an unrestricted free agent to a one-year contract. He was not offered...
- Career assists: 75 David SpinaDavid SpinaDavid Spina is a professional ice hockey right winger. He is currently playing with the Iserlohn Roosters in the Deutsche Eishockey Liga .On August 26, 2010, Spina signed a one-year contract with St. Louis Blues....
- Career points: 115 David SpinaDavid SpinaDavid Spina is a professional ice hockey right winger. He is currently playing with the Iserlohn Roosters in the Deutsche Eishockey Liga .On August 26, 2010, Spina signed a one-year contract with St. Louis Blues....
- Career penalty minutes: 613 Francis LessardFrancis LessardFrancis Lessard is a Canadian professional ice hockey player. He is currently a member of the National Hockey League Ottawa Senators organization, playing for the Binghamton Senators of the American Hockey League...
- Career goaltending wins: 77 Josh TordjmanJosh TordjmanJosh Tordjman is a Canadian ice hockey goaltender who currently plays for the EC Red Bull Salzburg in the Austrian Hockey League .- Playing career :...
- Career shutouts: 9 Josh TordjmanJosh TordjmanJosh Tordjman is a Canadian ice hockey goaltender who currently plays for the EC Red Bull Salzburg in the Austrian Hockey League .- Playing career :...
- Career games: 163 Ryan JardineRyan JardineRyan Jardine is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward who currently plays for the Missouri Mavericks of the Central Hockey League.- Career :...
External links
- San Antonio Rampage Official website
- The Internet Hockey Database San Antonio Rampage