Boron Leads Thunder Past Wranglers 4-2, Stockton Leads Series 1-0

Published on April 11, 2008 under ECHL (ECHL)
Las Vegas Wranglers News Release


Las Vegas, NV - The Las Vegas Wranglers were defeated by the Stockton Thunder 4-2 in Game 1 of the National Conference Quarterfinals on Friday night in front of 3,442 fans at the Orleans Arena. Stockton goalie Tim Boron stopped 39 of 41 Las Vegas shots to give Stockton a 1-0 lead in the best of seven series. Forward Jonas Almtorp scored a shorthanded goal with 4:19 remaining in the third period to put the Thunder ahead for good. Despite getting outshot 41-22, the Thunder managed to score four goals in the third period after trailing the first two periods of the game. Wranglers forward Brandon Kaleniecki scored his first goal of the playoffs and added an assist in the loss. Goalie Kevin Lalande lost his professional playoff debut, allowing three goals on 21 Stockton shots. Game Two of the series is scheduled for Saturday at 7:05 pm at the Orleans Arena.

In the first period, Las Vegas scored the lone goal as Jason Jozsa tallied on the power play just 7:23 into the game. Forwards Brandon Kaleniecki and Kelly Czuy each assisted on the first goal of the night.

Stockton tied the game 1-1 just 3:50 in the third period as defenseman Tim O'Connell fired a shot through traffic and into the back of the Las Vegas net. Just 44-seconds later, the Thunder took the lead as forward Lance Monych ripped a shot through traffic and by Las Vegas goalie Kevin Lalande at 4:34, giving Stockton a 2-1 edge. Las Vegas clawed back to tie the game 2-2 as Kaleniecki redirected an Adam Cracknell shot at 9:43. Stockton winger Adam Huxley was whistled for high sticking at 14:21, giving the Wranglers a power play. The Thunder took a 3-2 lead with a shorthanded goal by Jonas Almtorp, set up by Brandon Schwartz at 15:41. Stockton added an empty-net goal as Stephane Goulet tallied his first of the playoffs at 18:50 for the final score of 4-2.

Game Two of the series will be on Saturday, April 12th at 7:05 pm at the Orleans Arena. The series shifts to Stockton, CA for Games Three, Four, and Five. Game Three is on Sunday, April 13th at 6:00 pm at the Stockton Arena. After a four-day layoff, the series will resume in Stockton with Game Four on Friday, April 18th at 7:30 pm. If necessary, Game Five will be played on Sunday, April 20th at 4:00 pm. The series will return to the Orleans Arena for Game Six and Seven. If necessary, Game Six would start at 7:05 pm at the Orleans Arena on Tuesday, April 22nd. If necessary, Game Seven will be on Wednesday, April 23rd at 7:05 pm at the Orleans Arena.

Las Vegas Wranglers vs. Stockton Thunder - National Conference Quarterfinals (best of seven series):

Game 1: Stockton 4 at Las Vegas 2 (Stockton leads series 1-0)

Game 2: Saturday, April 12th at 7:05 pm at the Orleans Arena

Game 3: Sunday, April 13th at 6:00 pm at the Stockton Arena

Game 4: Friday, April 18th at 7:30 pm at the Stockton Arena

Game 5: Sunday, April 20th at 4:00 pm at the Stockton Arena - X

Game 6: Tuesday, April 22nd at 7:05 pm at the Orleans Arena - X

Game 7: Wednesday, April 23rd at 7:05 pm at the Orleans Arena - X

X= If Necessary

Wranglers fans can catch all of the exciting Kelly Cup playoff first round action at McMullan's Irish Pub. Live via B2 Networks, follow the Wranglers as they face the Stockton Thunder on the road on Sunday, April 13th; Friday, April 18th, and Sunday, April 20th.

2008 Kelly Cup Playoff ticket packages are available. Fans interested in purchasing playoff packages may contact the Wranglers front office at (702) 471-7825 (PUCK). 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 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 2008-09 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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