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[DropThePuck]

Looks like our boys will see the new Texas Stars (Dallas' affiliate) on opening night, Oct. 2. Then Oct. 3, we'll get to be the first visitors to the Cedar Park Center, home of the new Stars.

The Portland Pirates are hosting the 2010 AHL All-Star Classic Jan. 18-19.

Start getting acquainted with this sweater (at least we're no longer pig-headed) and logo ...




And T-bone the mascot ...




No "Baby Backs" but some very lovely San Antonio Rampage Ice Girls



2009-10 schedule:

[ladiesandgentlemen]

Is the term "primary affiliate" a technical term, or a relative term?

I.e., do we have any official, defined-by-law (AHL by-laws) and secured-by-contract relationship with the Rampage, or are they simply hosting more of our prospects than any other AHL team?

[DropThePuck]

Is the term "primary affiliate" a technical term, or a relative term?

Relative, like first cousin rather than second ...

Probably should've used the term "main AHL team" or "primary hub" instead of creating one. Guess I'll go make a topic title edit ...

General manager Bob Murray said the San Antonio Rampage will be the main American Hockey League team that the Ducks will use this season in addition to a couple of other AHL teams in the Midwest.

The Rampage, affiliate of the Phoenix Coyotes, will be the primary hub for recalling and assigning players during the season.

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[TecKaHoLiC]

Confused...so is this our main AHL team or not?

[MrsBevo]

Our AHL guys will be farmed out to several teams, but it appears this will be the team that has the most of our players.

[FredFrog]

Our AHL guys will be farmed out to several teams, but it appears this will be the team that has the most of our players.

Not only the most, but as I understand it, the best of our AHL prospects will be on this team.

[jusducks6]

hmm San Antonio is a hell of a lot closer to Anaheim then Des Monies, maybe this whole thing is gonna be good for our minor leaguers...

[Dark Knight]

hmm San Antonio is a hell of a lot closer to Anaheim then Des Monies, maybe this whole thing is gonna be good for our minor leaguers...

Especially if Phoenix moves elsewhere, maybe San Antonio can become our permanent AHL team

[Stuntman]

yeah, at least we are getting closer to the west coast, right?
the mascot kind of freaks me out, it's like a zombie.

[duckfan78]

I would use the term "main" rather than "primary".

[ladiesandgentlemen]

As long as I don't think about what's actually being emitted from that bull's schnozz, I like that brandmark... at least for a minor league team.

Of course, most anything would be an improvement over C•H•O•P•S

That identity was doomed the day it was conceived.

[ladiesandgentlemen]

Especially if Phoenix moves elsewhere, maybe San Antonio can become our permanent AHL team

Or especially if Balsillie winds up with them. I'm sure he'd prefer to have his AHL team in Canada, which could open the affiliation doors for us in San Antonio.

I feel like a vulture instead of a duck talking about it in this way...

[TecKaHoLiC]

Well they play Cleveland, so I am happy!

[DropThePuck]

Ireland welcomed 35 players to the first day of camp. Eight came from the Anaheim Ducks, who are without an AHL affiliate.

With a roster that size, Ireland said players are “going to have to make an impression early.”

“There’s going to be a lot of competition for jobs,” he said.

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[DropThePuck]

The Rampage will play a trio of preseason games starting Thursday, Sept. 24 when they host the Texas Stars at 7:30 p.m. at Northwoods Ice Rink, the team's official practice facility. The game is free to all Rampage season ticket holders and general admission seating can be purchased for $5 at the door.

The team will travel to Houston Saturday, Sept. 26 for an exhibition game against the Aeros at 6 p.m. at Sugarland Ice and Sports Center. On Sunday, Sept. 27, the Rampage will make their first trip to Austin as the Texas Stars host a 3 p.m. game in their new arena, Cedar Park Center, to round out the Rampage's preseason game schedule.

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[TroyLoney]

Will the Ducks players that play for the Rampage have to wear a Coyotes logo on their shoulder or will they be allowed to either wear a Ducks patch or leave it blank?

Go Rampage! (Can we get a dancing Bull in here as a smiley face?)

[Dark Knight]

Will the Ducks players that play for the Rampage have to wear a Coyotes logo on their shoulder or will they be allowed to either wear a Ducks patch or leave it blank?

Go Rampage! (Can we get a dancing Bull in here as a smiley face?)

Good question

And good idea, it's time we get rid of the Pirate. Any volunteers to make the dancing bull? Here's te image...

[DropThePuck]

The Rampage open the 2009-10 season against the Texas Stars Friday, Oct. 2 at 7 p.m. at the AT&T Center. Every Rampage Friday home game is KISS Rocks $1 Drink nights in which fans can get $1 draft beer and fountain soda all night long. Tickets start at just $10

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[ladiesandgentlemen]

... fans can get $1 draft beer and fountain soda all night long.

That should keep the arena rockin' and KISSin' all night long...

[Dark Knight]

Rampage lose 3-2 (SO) in another pre-season game. Sexton 2A, Pielmeier in net Read More >>

[SacredCow]

Anyone know how we here in SoCal can watch the Rampage games online?

[wildcat48]

Anyone know how we here in SoCal can watch the Rampage games online?

Go to the AHL website..... AHL Live broadcast all teams, all season long.

[FredFrog]

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Let's see. Friday night is get liquored up for cheap night in San Antonio. On Saturday, October 17th, you can get redeemed for getting liquored up the night before.

FAITH NIGHT - On Saturday, October 17, when
the Rampage take on the Grand Rapids Griffins,
the team will host “Faith Night” at the AT&T Center.
Christian-rock bands will perform outside the
arena before the game and Spurs legend Bruce
Bowen will speak about faith upon the game’s
conclusion.
KISS ROCKS $1 DRINK NIGHT: Every Friday
fans can get $1 draft beer and $1 fountain soda.

[ladiesandgentlemen]

Let's see. Friday night is get liquored up for cheap night in San Antonio. On Saturday, October 17th, you can get redeemed for getting liquored up the night before.

FAITH NIGHT - On Saturday, October 17, when
the Rampage take on the Grand Rapids Griffins,
the team will host “Faith Night” at the AT&T Center.
Christian-rock bands will perform outside the
arena before the game and Spurs legend Bruce
Bowen will speak about faith upon the game’s
conclusion.
KISS ROCKS $1 DRINK NIGHT: Every Friday
fans can get $1 draft beer and $1 fountain soda.

Sounds like a good ol' Catholic agenda to me (coming from that background)

Here' the support:

Bless the LORD, O my soul. O LORD my God, you are very great; you are clothed with honor and majesty.

Who cover yourself with light as with a garment: who stretch out the heavens like a curtain:

Who lays the beams of his chambers in the waters: who makes the clouds his chariot: who walks on the wings of the wind:

Who makes his angels spirits...

And wine that makes glad the heart of man...

Psalm 104

[FredFrog]

Sounds like a good ol' Catholic agenda to me (coming from that background)

I would say Baptist. My now deceased wife went to Baylor (a Baptist college), and told me a number of times that based upon how Baptists behaved on Fridays and Saturdays she understood why they had to spend all Sunday in churd.