Episode two of the 2018-19 season is in the books. JP, Topher, and Nate battle Skype and audio issues to bring you a quick recap of the first week of the season, including a opening night whitewash of the Griffins, and a pair of weekend losses at the hands of the former Rampage. We discuss…
Welcome to the 2018-19 San Antonio Rampage season and the fourth season of the Running With the Herd “Live” Podcast. The rosters are set, the players are prepared. The season officially begins tonight for most teams and on Saturday for our beloved Rampage. On this episode, JP, Topher, and Nate briefly discuss the irrelevance of…
We are ramping up for another Rampage season here at Running With the Herd. In this week’s preseason edition of the podcast, JP and Nate break down all the ins and outs of roster construction, injuries, and uniform changes heading into the 2018-19 season. We also discuss new play-by-play voice Brian McCormack and celebrate…
We are back with our 4th edition of “Ranking the Rampage”. Last week we covered LW, so this week it’s appropriate we switch over to other side of the forward lines and look at RW. Again, we’ve an old-timer on the list that predates my time in San Antonio, but the other four I am…
“Ranking the Rampage” makes its return today to rank the top Left Wings in franchise history, and we’ve got some good ones, folks. Included in today’s list are a couple of franchise greats, an old timer that many may have long forgotten, a hired gun who turned into a great scorer, and a hot shot…
It’s been a busy summer for the Rampage and their NHL affiliate St. Louis Blues. New coaches, players, a draft, free agency signings, and a major trade. We take a break from the south Texas heat, to break it all down and discuss all of the happenings and how they relate to our beloved Rampage.…
Today we continue our newest series, Ranking the Rampage, by looking at the top five goaltenders in franchise history. The rating system for goalies will be slightly different because of the importance of the position. When a skater has a down season, that (lack of) performance can be overcome by team success. A goalie, however,…
The San Antonio Rampage don’t drop the puck on the 2018-19 season for 87 days, so over the next 2 weeks or so, I will be taking you through a time warp of Rampage hockey. Using a very sophisticated formula I have developed all on my own (at the advice of Topher), I will be…
The American Hockey League released the regular season schedule this afternoon and Rampage fans can now begin marking their calendars and scheduling babysitters. The Rampage will open up their 17th season at home on October 6th against the Grand Rapids Griffins. The Rampage are 11-5-1 in home openers, including a 2-1 victory over the Ontario…
This weekend, the NHL held its annual amateur draft. The St. Louis Blues, the Rampage’s new NHL affiliate had six choices and added a little bit of everything to the mix. The next question fans of AHL teams who follow the draft is simple; How will this affect the Rampage? I am no prospects expert…
I’ve put together a list of all players who suited up for at least 10 games last season with the Rampage (or those newly signed to ELCs) and their current contract status or transaction news. I will update all summer as signings/trades happen. Due to the affiliation change, all players who are under contract with…
