AHL Playoffs – Toronto Marlies vs. San Antonio Rampage – Game Four

SAN ANTONIO — The Toronto Marlies enacted their revenge on the San Antonio Rampage tonight at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, skating away with a 3 – 2 victory to even the round one Calder Cup playoff series at two games each.

It could be said that Toronto did not win this game as much as San Antonio lost it. Toronto’s first goal came when San Antonio player Keith Yandle knocked the puck into his own net after a rebound from Rampage goalie Josh Tordjman slipped out in front of Yandle’s stick, and the puck slipped past the unsuspecting netminder.

Toronto managed to stay one step ahead of the Rampage after the first goal, although San Antonio did their best to close the gap. The Marlies scored an empty-net goal late in the third after San Antonio had pulled netminder Tordjman in an attempt to tie the game. The Rampage were able to score a goal with eight seconds left on the clock, only to lose the game 3 – 2 after they were unable to put the puck past Marlies goalie Scott Clemmensen for what would have been a game-tying goal in the final seconds.

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AMERICAN HOCKEY LEAGUE — Toronto player Bates Battaglia (33) takes a shot on Rampage goalie Josh Tordjman (29) during game four of the first round Calder Cup playoff series between the Toronto Marlies and the San Antonio Rampage, April 23, 2008, at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas. Toronto won 3 – 2 to even the series at 2 – 2. (Darren Abate/PressPhotoIntl.com)

AMERICAN HOCKEY LEAGUE — San Antonio’s Chad Kolarik (42) battles Toronto’s Andy Wozniewski (56) in front of Marlies goalie Scott Clemmensen (30) during game four of the first round Calder Cup playoff series between the Toronto Marlies and the San Antonio Rampage, April 23, 2008, at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas. Toronto won 3 – 2 to even the series at 2 – 2. (Darren Abate/PressPhotoIntl.com)

AMERICAN HOCKEY LEAGUE — San Antonio head coach Greg Ireland yells instructions to his players during game four of the first round Calder Cup playoff series between the Toronto Marlies and the San Antonio Rampage, April 23, 2008, at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas. Toronto won 3 – 2 to even the series at 2 – 2. (Darren Abate/PressPhotoIntl.com)

AMERICAN HOCKEY LEAGUE — San Antonio’s Steven Goertzen (12) battles Toronto’s Andy Wozniewski (56) in front of Marlies goalie Scott Clemmensen (30) during game four of the first round Calder Cup playoff series between the Toronto Marlies and the San Antonio Rampage, April 23, 2008, at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas. Toronto won 3 – 2 to even the series at 2 – 2. (Darren Abate/PressPhotoIntl.com)

AMERICAN HOCKEY LEAGUE — San Antonio’s Mike Zigomanis (23) dekes Toronto’s Kris Newbury (11) during game four of the first round Calder Cup playoff series between the Toronto Marlies and the San Antonio Rampage, April 23, 2008, at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas. Toronto won 3 – 2 to even the series at 2 – 2. (Darren Abate/PressPhotoIntl.com)

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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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Hershey Bears at Hamilton Bulldogs – American Hockey League

AMERICAN HOCKEY LEAGUE — The Hershey Bears paid a visit to the Hamilton Bulldogs only to be turned away with a loss, Mar. 1, 2008, at the Copps Coliseum in Hamilton. The Bulldogs shot down the Bears 3 – 2.

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AMERICAN HOCKEY LEAGUE — Hamilton’s Mathieu Biron (34) tussels in the corner with Hershey’s Chris Bourque (17) for the puck during the game between the Hamilton Bulldogs and Hershey Bears, March 1, 2008, at Copps Coliseum in Hamilton. Hamilton won 3 – 2.
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AMERICAN HOCKEY LEAGUE — Hershey’s Andrew Gordon (10) tries to catch Hamilton’s Yann Danis (20) during the game between the Hamilton Bulldogs and Hershey Bears, Mar. 1, 2008, at Copps Coliseum in Hamilton. Hamilton won 3 – 2. (JC Pinheiro/PressPhotoIntl.com)

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.

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