
Las Vegas Hits The Road For Pacific Division Showdowns
January 15, 2008 - ECHL (ECHL)
Las Vegas Wranglers News Release
Las Vegas, NV- The Las Vegas Wranglers® posted a 1-1-1 record this week. The Wranglers started the week with a 2-1 overtime loss at home to Fresno on Tuesday night. Friday night, Las Vegas bounced back with a 5-0 shutout of the Victoria Salmon Kings. Victoria rebounded with a 3-1 win over Las Vegas on Saturday.
Las Vegas will head to Bakersfield for a game on Friday night at 7:00 pm at Rabobank Arena. Saturday at 7:30 pm, the Wranglers will meet the Stockton Thunder at the Stockton Arena. The same two teams will meet again at 4:05 pm on Sunday in Stockton.
Overall Record = 23-6-7, 53 Points Last Week = 1-1-1
First Place, Pacific Division
Las Vegas Wranglers Schedule -
Week of January 15th - January 22nd
* ALL TIMES PACIFIC TIME ZONE
Tuesday, January 15th
Off Day
Wednesday, January 16th
10:00 am - 11:00 am - Practice at Las Vegas Ice Center
Thursday, January 17th
10:00 am - 11:00 am - Practice at Las Vegas Ice Center
Depart for Bakersfield
Friday, January 18th
11:00 am- 12:00 pm - Pre-Game Skate at Rabobank Arena
7:00 pm - Game at Bakersfield at Rabobank Arena
Saturday, January 19th
11:00 am- 12:00 pm - Pre-Game Skate at Stockton Arena
7:00 pm - Game at Stockton at Stockton Arena
Sunday, January 20th
4:00 pm - Game at Stockton at Stockton Arena
Depart for Las Vegas
Monday, January 21st
Off Day
Tuesday, January 22nd
Off Day
Tuesday, January 8th
Fresno 2 at Las Vegas 1 OT
Las Vegas, NV - The Las Vegas Wranglers were edged by the Fresno Falcons 2-1 in overtime on Tuesday night. Defenseman Tyler Kindle scored the game-winning goal just 2:41 into overtime, as Fresno defeated Las Vegas in the extra period for the third straight game. Falcons' goalie Jake Moreland stopped 35 of 36 Las Vegas shots for the victory. Las Vegas goalie Daniel Manzato stopped 24 of 26 Fresno shots in the loss. Defenseman Jason Jozsa scored the Wranglers only goal of the night.
Friday, January 11th
Victoria 0 at Las Vegas 5
Las Vegas, NV - The Las Vegas Wranglers shutout the Victoria Salmon Kings 5-0 on Friday night in front of 4,510 fans at the Orleans Arena. All-Star goalie Daniel Manzato stopped all 25 shots for his third shutout of the season. Center Chris Ferraro had three assists, while twin brother Peter Ferraro scored twice. Forwards Kelly Czuy, Tyler Mosienko and Shawn Limpright each scored in the Las Vegas victory. Victoria's All-Star goalie Julien Ellis stopped 42 of the 47 Las Vegas shots.
Saturday, January 12th
Victoria 3 at Las Vegas 1
Las Vegas, NV - The Las Vegas Wranglers were defeated by the Victoria Salmon Kings 3-1 on Friday night in front of 4,713 fans at the Orleans Arena. Victoria center Kiel McLeod scored the game-winning goal and added an assist. All-Star goalie Julien Ellis stopped 32 of 33 Las Vegas shots for his 14th victory of the season. Forward Josh Sciba scored the only Las Vegas goal. Wranglers' goalie Kevin Lalande stopped 20 of 23 Victoria shots, suffering his first regulation loss of the season.
Wranglers Roster Shuffled Again, Lalande Returns
Defenseman Tyson Strachan remains in the American Hockey League with the Peoria Rivermen. Left wing Ryan Donally and defenseman Gerry Burke both remain in the AHL with Quad City. Rookie center Curtis Fraser remains with the AHL's San Antonio Rampage
Defenseman Aaron Power has missed the last five games with an injury but, could play this weekend on the road. Forwards Bruce Mulherin (LW) and Marco Peluso (LW) have both been skating with the team for the last week and could return this weekend. Justin Donati (C) and Mike McBain (D) each remain on the injured reserve list. McBain nor Donati is expected to return this season. Josh Sciba and Peter Ferraro each suffered injuries in Saturday night's loss to Victoria. Neither is expected to see action this weekend.
Upcoming Opponents.....
Stockton Thunder -
2007-08 Record: 16-17-2, 34 points, 3rd Place, Pacific
2007-08 LV vs. Stockton - 4-0-1
LV All-Time Record vs. Stockton - 13-2-1
Forward Andy Contois leads the Thunder in scoring with 11 goals and 21 assists for 32 points in 35 games played.
Bakersfield Condors -
2007-08 Record: 9-20-6, 24 points, 4th Place, Pacific
2007-08 LV vs. Bakersfield - 4-1-0
LV All-Time Record vs. Bakersfield - 27-9-1
Right wing Tim Konsorada leads the Condors in scoring with 18 goals and 13 assists for 31 points in 35 games played.
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