On May 6, 2002, the ice age officially arrived in San Antonio. That afternoon the American Hockey League's board of governors approved the sale of the inactive AHL franchise owned by the Detroit Red Wings, to a joint venture between the San Antonio Spurs and Florida Panthers.
On June 30, 2005, Spurs Spurs & Entertainment purchased the Florida Panthers portion of the San Antonio-based AHL franchise to assume sole ownership of the Rampage. At the same time, the Rampage entered into a multi-year affiliation agreement with the Phoenix Coyotes (NHL).
Embarking on its 70th season, the American Hockey League
was born in 1936 and is the primary developmental league for
National Hockey League players. Last season 75% of all NHL
players were AHL graduates, while 350 players took the ice
in both the AHL and NHL.
Twenty-seven teams will compete for the coveted Calder Cup for the 2005-06 season, which is awarded annually to the AHL's playoff champion. The Calder Cup is named after Frank Calder who served as the National Hockey League's first president from 1917-1934.
Full, half, or flex ticket
plans are available by calling 444-5050, or fans can purchase
tickets in person at the AT&T Center.
All Rampage regular season and playoff games can be heard on "The Ticket" 760 AM.
For answers to all your hockey questions visit the official site of the San Antonio Rampage at http://www.sarampage.com.
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