Jozsa Joins Wranglers For Kelly Cup Run

April 9, 2008 - ECHL (ECHL)
Las Vegas Wranglers News Release


Las Vegas, NV - The Las Vegas Wranglers announced today that defenseman Jason Jozsa has been returned by the Grand Rapids Griffins of the American Hockey League.

Jozsa returns from Grand Rapids after his second stint in the AHL this season. In 23 games with the Griffins, Jozsa scored once and added five assists for six points. At the time of his departure, the 26-year old defenseman left as the Wranglers leading scorer among blueliners. Jozsa's 28 assists were tied for third among ECHL defenseman. In 49 games with Las Vegas this season, Jozsa had two goals and 30 points. His +13 rating was fourth highest on the team among active Wranglers when he departed for Grand Rapids. Jozsa was scoreless in two games with Quad City of the AHL earlier this season. For his career, Jozsa has 26 goals and 101 assists for 127 points in 353 games played.

The Wranglers will play the Stockton Thunder in a best-of-seven series starting with Game One on Friday, April 11th at the Orleans Arena at 7:05 pm. 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: Friday, April 11th at 7:05 pm at the Orleans Arena

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

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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