3-1 Win Gives Everblades 3-1 Series Lead over Wranglers

Published on May 22, 2012 under ECHL (ECHL)
Las Vegas Wranglers News Release


Estero, Fla. - The Las Vegas Wranglers fell 3-1 to the Florida Everblades tonight, giving the Eastern Conference champions a 3-1 series lead in the 2012 Kelly Cup Finals.

Everblades forward Brandon MacLean scored the opening goal late in the first, putting Florida up 1-0 at the end of the period. Florida then took a two-goal lead on left wing Matt Marquardt's sixth postseason goal at 5:15 of the second period, but Wranglers left wing Pete MacArthur was quick to respond with a goal less than 90 seconds later. At the end of the second, the Everblades held the 2-1 score advantage with the Wranglers holding the 21-15 shot advantage.

The Wranglers were unable to capitalize on two power plays in the third, and with 4:23 left in regulation, Everblades forward Justin Shugg tallied a goal to regain the team's two-goal lead. Florida took the game with a final score of 3-1 minutes later, and the 3-1 series advantage as well.

Game 5 is tomorrow afternoon at 4:30 p.m. from Germain Arena, and the Everblades need one more win to take the 2012 Kelly Cup. With a Wranglers win tomorrow, Game 6 will be forced back at Orleans Arena on Friday, May 25. Tonight's full box score can be found here .

Celebrating 10 seasons of Wranglers hockey this year, 2012-13 ticket plans are on sale now! Packages start at $93 and can be customized for five, 12 or 22 game plans. Full season tickets come with benefits including buddy passes, exclusive events and a team shop discount. Take advantage of the best deals by calling the Wranglers front office at (702) 471-PUCK . The Wranglers play all 36 regular season home games at the Orleans Arena, located next to the Orleans Hotel and Casino at 4500 W. Tropicana Ave.

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