Las Vegas Slows Down RoadRunners 3-1

December 26, 2008 - ECHL (ECHL)
Las Vegas Wranglers News Release


LAS VEGAS, NV - The Las Vegas Wranglers defeated the Phoenix RoadRunners 3-1 on Friday night in front of 3,965 fans at the Orleans Arena. Right wing Matt Beaudoin scored two third-period goals to lead the way. Center Chris Neiszner added a goal and an assist in the team's second straight win. Goalie John DeCaro made 22 saves for his eighth win of the year. Las Vegas will host Alaska at 7:30 PM this Saturday night at the Orleans Arena.

The Wranglers broke a scoreless tie just 4:50 into the second period with a shorthanded goal by Chris Neiszner. Center Adam Miller set up Neiszner's ninth goal of the season and helped give Las Vegas a 1-0 lead.

In the third period, Phoenix center Kimbi Daniels scored just 3:13 into the final frame. Daniels ninth goal of the year tied the game 1-1 and came on the power play. Las Vegas charged back to claim a 2-1 lead at 7:34 with a power-play goal by Matt Beaudoin. Neiszner set up Beaudoin's eighth goal of the season for the one-goal lead. The Wrangler right winger tallied his ninth goal of the season with an empty-net goal at 18:54 for the 3-1 final.

The Wranglers will host Alaska at 7:30 PM on Saturday and at 2:05 pm this Sunday at the Orleans Arena.

2008-09 season seat packages are on sale now at (702) 471-PUCK. The Wranglers play all 36 regular season home games at the Orleans Arena, located at the Orleans Hotel and Casino at 4500 W. Tropicana Avenue. Individual game tickets are on sale now at (702) 284-7777.



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