Bernhardt, Perdicaro Added to Wranglers Roster
January 7, 2014 - ECHL (ECHL)
Las Vegas Wranglers News Release
Las Vegas - The Las Vegas Wranglers have agreed to terms with centers Justin Bernhardt and Anthony Perdicaro, and the line-up additions are expected to play in tonight's road game against the Utah Grizzlies.
Bernhardt, 25, last played for the Wranglers in 2009-10 and 2010-11. The 6-foot-1, 181-pound center posted 11 goals and 25 assists in 76 games with Las Vegas. More recently, he recorded a goal and two assists in 12 games with the Central Hockey League's Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees in 2011-12. Originally from Yorkton, Saskatchewan, Bernhardt signed an entry-level contract with the NHL's Phoenix Coyotes in 2009 after spending five seasons in the Western Hockey League.
Perdicaro ("Per-di-CARE-oh"), 24, made his Wranglers debut Jan. 3, joining the team after opening the season with eight goals and 10 assists for the CHL's St. Charles Chill. In two games for Las Vegas, the 6-foot-2, 190-pound center has tallied a goal and an assist. Prior to this season, the East Rockaway, N.Y. native collected 26 goals and 34 assists with the CHL's Rapid City Rush (2011-12) and Quad City Mallards (2012-13).
The Wranglers play the Grizzlies tonight and tomorrow in Utah, with both games starting at 6:05 p.m. Bernhardt will wear no. 88 for the Wranglers, and Perdicaro will don no. 7.
Group tickets for the Wranglers' 11th season are on sale now! With five different event options for groups of 10 or more, a Wranglers game is the perfect way to celebrate with friends, host a unique corporate outing, or fundraise for your organization. Groups can save 35 percent off regular game-day ticket prices, and luxury packages start at just $300 with food and drink options available. For more information, contact the Wranglers front office at (702) 471-7825 or visit wranglers.co. Don't forget to find the Wranglers on Facebook and follow @WranglersLV on Twitter for the latest updates.
• Discuss this story on the ECHL message board...
ECHL Stories from January 7, 2014
- Gladiators Prevail Despite Short Bench - Atlanta Gladiators
- Stingrays' Comeback Falls Short against Gladiators - South Carolina Stingrays
- Walleye Reel in Clarke from San Francisco - Toledo Walleye
- Condors Host Dodgers V Giants Pillow Pets Giveaway on Saturday - Bakersfield Condors
- Weekly Weather Report: the Weekly News and Notes of the Stockton Thunder - Stockton Thunder
- Bernhardt, Perdicaro Added to Wranglers Roster - Las Vegas Wranglers
- ECHL Transactions - January 7 - ECHL
- Condors Sign Veteran D Travis Gawryletz - Bakersfield Condors
- SF Bulls Get Swedish Forward Stalberg from San Jose, Brace Loaned from Worcester - San Francisco Bulls
- K-Wings Sirota Returns - Kalamazoo Wings
- Elmira Jackals Host Pink in the Rink Presented by Wine and Design - Elmira Jackals
- Hutchinson Named ECHL Goaltender of the Week - Ontario Reign
- Ontario's Hutchinson Named CCM ECHL Goaltender of the Week - ECHL
- Idaho Moves One D-Man, Adds Another - Idaho Steelheads
- Nailers Announce $10 Polar Vortex Discount - Wheeling Nailers
- Blades Alum Gudlevskis Named to Latvian Olympic Team - Florida Everblades
- Mike Ullrich Named ECHL Player of the Week - Orlando Solar Bears
- Orlando's Ullrich Named Sher-Wood Hockey ECHL Player of the Week - ECHL
- Stingrays Game Preview: Stingrays Battle Gladiators Tonight on 2x2 Tuesday Presented by Bud Light - South Carolina Stingrays
- ECHL Today - January 7 - ECHL
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
Other Recent Las Vegas Wranglers Stories
- Las Vegas Wranglers to Return to the Ice for 2015-16 Season
- Wranglers' Season Comes to Close with 3-2 Game Four Loss to Aces
- Wranglers Fall in Game Three at Home to Alaska, 5-1
- Wranglers Fall to Aces in Game Two Nail-Biter, 3-1
- Wranglers Dropped by Aces in Game One, 5-1
