AHL Toronto Marlies vs. San Antonio Rampage – Calder Cup Playoffs Round One

AMERICAN HOCKEY LEAGUE — The Toronto Marlies doubled up on the San Antonio Rampage tonight, taking a 3 – 2 victory in the AT&T Center in San Antonio, to take the lead in the first round Calder Cup playoff series three games to two.

The two teams meet again in Toronto on Sunday, April 27th, to continue the best-of-seven series.

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AMERICAN HOCKEY LEAGUE — Toronto player Jaime Sifers (26) crosschecks San Antonio’s Chad Kolarik (42) as Marlies goalie Scott Clemmensen (30) watches the puck during the North Division semifinal game between the Toronto Marlies and the San Antonio Rampage, April 25, 2008, at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas. Toronto won 2 – 1 to take the series lead at 3 – 2. (Darren Abate/PressPhotoIntl.com)

AMERICAN HOCKEY LEAGUE — San Antonio’s David Spina (17) battles to get the puck past Toronto goalie Scott Clemmensen (30) as Marlies player Jiri Tlusty (41) comes to help during the North Division semifinal game between the Toronto Marlies and the San Antonio Rampage, April 25, 2008, at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas. Toronto won 2 – 1 to take the series lead at 3 – 2. (Darren Abate/PressPhotoIntl.com)

AMERICAN HOCKEY LEAGUE — San Antonio’s Chris Durno (25) shoves Marlies player Michel Leveille (37) in a scrum during the North Division semifinal game between the Toronto Marlies and the San Antonio Rampage, April 25, 2008, at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas. Toronto won 2 – 1 to take the series lead at 3 – 2. (Darren Abate/PressPhotoIntl.com)

AMERICAN HOCKEY LEAGUE — San Antonio players Chad Kolarik (42) and Jon DiSalvatore (11) celebrate after a goal by DiSalvatore during the North Division semifinal game between the Toronto Marlies and the San Antonio Rampage, April 25, 2008, at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas. Toronto won 2 – 1 to take the series lead at 3 – 2. (Darren Abate/PressPhotoIntl.com)

AHL Manchester Monarchs at Worcester Sharks

AMERICAN HOCKEY LEAGUE — The Manchester Monarchs played the Worcester Sharks, Feb. 29, 2008 at the DCU Center in Worcester, MA. Worcester won 2 – 1.

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AMERICAN HOCKEY LEAGUE — Tom Cavanagh (9) of the Worcester Sharks opens up John Zeiler (40) of the Monarchs and takes a major high sticking penalty during the second period of the game against the Manchester Monarchs Friday, February 29, 2008 at the DCU Center in Worcester, MA. The Sharks won the game 2 – 1.
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AMERICAN HOCKEY LEAGUE — Graham Mink (21) tries to get a shot off on Jonathan Quick (29) during the first period of the game against the Manchester Monarchs Friday, February 29, 2008 at the DCU Center in Worcester, MA. The Sharks won the game 2 – 1.
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Chicago Wolves at San Antonio Rampage – American Hockey League

AMERICAN HOCKEY LEAGUE — The Chicago Wolves home-delivered a 5 – 1 drubbing to the San Antonio Rampage, Feb. 27, 2008, at the AT&T Center in San Antonio. The Rampage returned the favor two nights later with a 3 – 2 shootout win.

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San Antonio goalie Josh Tordjman (29) makes a save during the game between the San Antonio Rampage and the Chicago Wolves, Feb. 27, 2008, at the AT&T Center, San Antonio, Texas. Chicago won 5 – 1.
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AMERICAN HOCKEY LEAGUE — Chicago goalie Ondrej Pavelec (31) makes a save on San Antonio’s Matt Murley (19) during the game between the San Antonio Rampage and the Chicago Wolves, Feb. 27, 2008, at the AT&T Center, San Antonio, Texas. Chicago won 5 – 1.
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AHL San Antonio at Hamilton

The San Antonio Rampage paid a visit to the Hamilton Bulldogs Friday night in Copps Coliseum in Hamilton, Ontario, and wound up getting a nasty bite. The Bulldogs chased the Rampage out of town after delivering a 5 – 2 drubbing to the team from Texas. Photos from the game, by PPI contributor JC Pinheiro can be seen at PressPhoto International.

photo by JC Pinheiro

photo by JC Pinheiro

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Update – AHL – Phantoms and Devils

Just added: American Hockey League action photos from PressPhoto international contributor Ericha Farrington, of the Lowell Devils vs. the Philadelphia Phantoms, from the Wachovia Spectrum arena.

photo: Ericha Farrington

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