Aces Trump Wranglers 6-2

March 8, 2009 - ECHL (ECHL)
Las Vegas Wranglers News Release


Anchorage, AK - The Las Vegas Wranglers® (27-25-8, 62 Points) were defeated by the Alaska Aces (35-21-3, 73 points) 6-2 on Saturday night at Sullivan Arena. Alaska left wing Lance Galbraith led the charge, scoring two goals while winger Brett Hemmingway dished out four assists. Defenseman Nick Tuzzolino added a goal and two assists as the Aces improved to 23-7-1 at home this year. Las Vegas forwards Chris Neiszner and Tyler Mosienko each scored in the defeat. Las Vegas goalie Glenn Fisher (7-4-1) made 35 saves in the loss. Former Wranglers goalie Kevin Nastiuk stopped 17 Las Vegas shots in the win. The Wranglers will play again at 6:05 PM (PST) on Sunday night in Anchorage.

Alaska built a 3-0 first period lead in the first 11:00 minutes of the game. Left wing Lance Galbraith broke the game's scoreless tie at 5:57, scoring his 13th goal of the year and giving Alaska a 1-0 lead. The Aces doubled their lead at 8:23 with Matt Stefanishion's 15th tally of the year, giving Alaska a 2-0 lead. Defenseman Corbin Schmidt capped off a three-goal first period outburst for Alaska at 11:00. Schmidt's third goal of the season gave Alaska a 3-0 lead after one period of play. The Aces outshot the Wranglers 17-2 in the opening period.

In the second period, Las Vegas center Tyler Mosienko scored his 18th goal of the year at 5:21. Mosienko's tally was set up by Chris Neiszner and Adam Miller. The even-strength tally trimmed the Alaska lead to 3-1. The Aces charged back with a pair of goals before the end of the period. Alaska's Alexandre Imbeault scored his 17th goal of the year at 12:12, increasing the Aces lead to 4-1. Defenseman Nick Tuzzolino scored his fourth goal of the season at 17:44 on the power play, expanding the Aces lead to 5-1 after two periods of play.

In the third period, Las Vegas center Chris Neiszner scored his 18th goal of the season at 9:19. Sean Owens and rookie Ray Leroux assisted on the goal that trimmed the Alaska lead to 5-2. Galbraith ended the scoring for the evening, scoring his second goal of the night and 14th goal of the season at 16:40 for the 6-2 final.

The Wranglers finish a ten-game road trip with one more game in Alaska on Sunday night at 6:05 PM (PST). Las Vegas returns home to host the Idaho Steelheads on March 13th and 14th at 7:30 PM at the Orleans Arena.

Pro-rated 2008-09 season seat packages are on sale now at (702) 471-PUCK. The Wranglers play all 36 regular season home games at the Orleans Arena, located at the Orleans Hotel and Casino at 4500 W. Tropicana Avenue. Individual game tickets are on sale now at (702) 284-7777.



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