Rampage drop season opener on the road 6-1 to Kitimat

The Prince Rupert Rampage started their 2012-13 season on Saturday on a losing note with the host Kitimat Ice Demons pouring on the goals for a 6-1 victory, in front of 650 fans at  Kitimat's Tamitik Arena.

The Rampage fell behind early and couldn't pick up the gap as they fell to a 3-1 deficit after the first period, Kitimat added two goals in the second and a final marker in the third to claim victory.

The Rampage were shut out in periods two and three, but remained close in shots on goal but couldn't find the answer in their season debut.

The Ice Demons took advantage of penalties, scoring once on their seven opportunities, the Rampage however could not take advantage of their eight extra man opportunities.

The season opener marks the first of an extended five game road trip for the Rampage.

Owing to the early season difficulties with ice at the Prince Rupert Civic Centre, the Rampage will be road warriors through October and into November.

They next see action on Saturday, October 13 when they travel to Lac La Hache to face the Tomahawks, followed by a Sunday afternoon game on the 14th in Williams Lake.

The snapshot of Saturday's game from the CIHL can be found below.

CIHL Boxscore for October 6

You can access all of our Rampage coverage from our Rampage Page.

CIHL News 2012-13

Our Archive of news from the Central Interior Hockey League for the 2012-13 season with particular note given to the Prince Rupert Rampage.

The Rampage provide news of their developments from their team website.

North Coast Review items

August 15-- First sign of a Rampage return, as CIHL faces further change
July 18-- Prince Rupert Rampage to feature new look for 2013-14 season
July 11-- Wildlife Centre Benefits from Prince Rupert Rampage Golf Tourney
July 10-- Rampage Prince Rupert Wildlife Donation (video)
July 5-- Rampage ready to scramble for twin causes
January 21-- Salvation Army gains from Rampage season finale
January 14-- Rampage playoff aspirations take the hit with loss to Luckies
January 11-- Rampage playoff aspirations on the line with must win weekend
January 7-- Prince Rupert Rampage keep playoff hopes alive with win in Terrace
December 17-- Ice Demons top Rampage 4-2 in Kitimat
December 11-- Rampage bested by Terrace on Saturday Night
December 2-- Prince Rupert Rampage roll over visiting Ice Demons 6-1
November 27-- Cariboo teams conquer the North Coast
November 24-- Rampage look for turn around in friendly confines
November 20-- Road woes continue for Rampage
November 17-- Rampage return to the road
November 11-- Ice Demon's spoil home opener for Rampage
November 9-- Rampage set for home opener
October 29-- Rampage gain split in weekend play
October 26-- Rampage on road again, seeking first win of the season
October 15-- Rampage lose two on road trip east
October 8-- Rampage drop season opener on the road 6-1 to Kitimat
October 4-- Prince Rupert Rampage and Salvation Army both big winners from Port sponsorship
October 4-- Ice returns to Prince Rupert Civic Centre
October 1-- Rampage set to begin new CIHL season

Other developments can be found below from regional sources.

July 7-- Changes coming to CIHL
June 28-- River Kings Support (video)
June 28-- Local Businessman calls on Support for River Kings
June 26-- Rampage scramble to honour teammate and help Wildlife Shelter
March 18-- Coy Fup Final (video)
March 18-- Stamps Win Coy Cup, Defeat Ice Demons 4-1 in Final
March 15-- Ice Demons clinch Coy Cup Final Spot
March 14-- Ice Demons Undefeated, River Kings Suffer First Loss at Coy Cup
March 13-- Kitimat, Terrace draw first Blood at Coy Cup
March 12-- Coy Cup starts tonight at Tamitik
March 11-- Coy Cup kicks off tomorrow
March 4-- Smithers Steelheads 2013 CIHL Champs (video)
March 4-- Steelheads Win Second Straight Championship
February 25-- Steelheads Drop CIHL Final Opener
February 18-- CIHL Finals Set (video)
February 18-- Smithers Against Williams Lake in CIHL Final
February 13-- It's all about the hometown heroes
February 8-- CIHL's Top Two Teams Clash in League Semi-Finals
February 3-- It's all over for the Terrace River Kings
January 31-- Rampage president reflects on season (page 17)
January 28-- Close Games Highlight Opening Night in CIHL Playoffs
January 27-- Kitimat Demons defeat Terrace River Kings
January 26-- Potential for two Coy Cup wild card spots
January 23-- Rampage end the season with a shootout loss (page 15)
January 22-- Neutral zone is key to defeating Demons
January 22-- CIHL Playoff Schedule released
January 21-- Salvation Army Wins Big in Rampage Final Home Game of Season
January 14-- Kings split away games
January 14-- Luckies Grab Last Playoff Spot
January 13-- Prince Rupert Rampage win one, lose one in weekend action
January 7-- Prince Rupert Rampage defeat Terrace River Kings
January 7-- Rampage Score Important Victory, Steelheads Finally Beaten
January 6-- Discipline problems a royal pain for River Kings
January 4-- River Kings face Divisional Rivals This Weekend
January 3-- Kings Corner: On a Royal roll
December 30-- Prince Rupert Rampage fall to Terrace River Kings
December 19-- Kitimat Ice Demons avenge loss to Prince Rupert with 4-2 win
December 12-- Terrace River Kings defeat Prince Rupert Rampage
December 10-- River Kings, Luckies Chalk Up Important Victories
December 3-- Rampage/Ice Demons (video)
December 2-- Prince Rupert Rampage down Kitimat Ice Demons
November 25-- Prince Rupert Rampage lose two at home
November 23-- Cariboo Teams Visit Northwest This Weekend
November 20-- Hard luck River Kings play for love of the game
November 19-- Prince Rupert Rampage drop two games in the Bulkley Valley
November 16-- Rampage Struggles (video)
November 9-- Rupert Rampage Practice (video)
November 7-- Northern View e-edition Rampage Home Opener Preview (Pages 15-18)
November 1-- Rampage defeat Kings here at home
October 30-- Prince Rupert Rampage take three of possible four points during weekend road trip
October 29-- Terrace - Rupert in Terrace (video)
October 29-- Exciting River Kings are finding their way in CIHL
October 19-- Prince Rupert Rampage still looking for first win of the season
October 15-- Smithers Steelheads Still Unbeaten
October 9-- Steelheads Open CIHL Season with Two Wins
October 5-- Port of Prince Rupert's Hockey sponsorship Nets a Win for Local Charity
October 1-- Prince Rupert Rampage compete in Challenge Cup, preparing for first game...
October 1-- Steelheads Win Challenge Cup
September 29-- River Kings face off against Steelheads tonight
September 14-- CIHL releases schedule for 2012/2013 season
September 11-- Terrace River Kings tryouts are underway