Everblades Win 2012 Kelly Cup with 3-2 OT Win over Wranglers

Published on May 23, 2012 under ECHL (ECHL)
Las Vegas Wranglers News Release


Estero, Fla. - The Florida Everblades won 3-2 in overtime tonight to secure the 2012 Kelly Cup over the Las Vegas Wranglers.

Everblades forward Justin Shugg tallied Florida's first goal midway through the first, and with less than 90 seconds remaining in the period, defenseman Mike Ratchuk scored to make it a 2-0 deficit for Las Vegas. At the 9:26 mark of the second, the Wranglers cut Florida's lead to one goal as center Ash Goldie scored on Everblades goaltender John Muse. The 2-1 score held through the rest of the period as Las Vegas outshot Florida 30-20.

Just 47 seconds into the third, Wranglers left wing Pete MacArthur tied the game up 2-2 on his sixth postseason goal. Both Muse and Wranglers goaltender Joe Fallon held off shots through regulation, and overtime was forced for the second time this series. It took 4:54 minutes for Everblades forward Brandon MacLean to score, and with that game-winning goal, Florida took the 2012 Kelly Cup from the Wranglers with the 3-2 win and the 4-1 series.

The Wranglers finished the 2011-12 season with a 12-4-2 postseason record and 42-22-1-7 regular season record. 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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