6,385 See Wranglers Win 11th Straight, Edge Steelheads 2-1

December 1, 2007 - ECHL (ECHL)
Las Vegas Wranglers News Release


Las Vegas, NV - The Las Vegas Wranglers (15-2-0, 30 points) defeated the Idaho Steelheads (6-6-6, 18 points) 2-1 in front of 6,385 fans at the Orleans Arena on Friday night. Captain Peter Ferraro scored twice, including the game-winning goal with 2:15 remaining in the third period. Ferraro's game-winning goal was the 300th of his career. Las Vegas goalie Kevin Lalande stopped 19 of 20 Idaho shots, improving to 4-0-0 on the season. The Wranglers pushed their season-long winning streak to 11 games. Idaho goalie Steve Silverthorn stopped 30 of 32 Las Vegas shots in the defeat. Las Vegas will conclude a six-game home stand on Saturday at 7:05 pm at the Orleans Arena.

Idaho wasted little time getting started. Steelheads' forward Mike Sullivan lifted a backhand shot past Kevin Lalande just 1:37 into the game, giving Idaho a 1-0 lead.

After a scoreless second period, Las Vegas tied the game just 6:55 into the final period. Defenseman Mike Madill fired a pass cross-ice to Peter Ferarro for the one-timer. Ferraro's ninth goal of the season went in off the pads of Steve Silverthorn, knotting the game 1-1. With 2:15 remaining in the contest, Ferraro scored again, redirecting a Ryan Donally shot for the 2-1 win and his 300th career goal.

Las Vegas will conclude a six-game home stand on Saturday at 7:05 pm with Idaho. Las Vegas will then embark on a five-game road trip with stops in Stockton and Utah.

Individual game tickets are now on sale. Fans may purchase tickets on the Wranglers team website at www.lasvegaswranglers.com or the Orleans Arena website (www.orleansarena.com). Fans may also purchase tickets at any of the following locations in the valley: Galleria Mall, Orleans Casino showroom box office, Gold Coast Casino showroom box office and the Suncoast Casino showroom box office. Tickets may be ordered by phone at (702)-284-7777.

The Wranglers play all 36 home games at the Orleans Arena, located at the Orleans Hotel and Casino at 4500 W. Tropicana Avenue. Seat packages to see the Wranglers play at the Orleans Arena for the upcoming 2007-08 season are on sale now, starting as low as $157 per seat. Call (702) 471-PUCK (7825) for more information or visit www.lasvegaswranglers.com.



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