The widely rumored deal has been made official; from the Cats:
San Antonio previously served as the Panthers’ primary AHL affiliate for three seasons (2002-05). Florida will provide San Antonio with players, coaches and hockey operations staff. Panthers Assistant GM Michael Santos will direct hockey operations for the Rampage.
Chuck Weber, 37, will serve as the Head Coach of the Rampage. The Lockport, NY native, served as the bench boss of the Rochester Americans during the 2010-11 season. Prior to coaching in Rochester, Weber served as the Vice President of Hockey Operations & Head Coach of the Cincinnati Cyclones (ECHL) for four seasons. He led his club to the ECHL conference finals in three of his four years at the helm, capturing the ECHL Kelly Cup title in 2008 and 2010.
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