Las Vegas Wranglers Exercise Lease Option

Published on May 9, 2008 under ECHL (ECHL)
Las Vegas Wranglers News Release


LAS VEGAS - The Las Vegas Wranglers® announced today that they have exercised its option to retain the Orleans Arena as its host venue through the 2010-2011 season. The extension follows the initial five-year term which began with the team's inception in 2003.

"We have a lot of emotional capital in this town," said team owner Charles Davenport, IV. "Our fan base is loyal and we feel their support in every aspect of our business."

Davenport said an amendment to the original contract addressed some of the team's concerns but didn't comment further.

"We have moved a step closer to long-term viability and we're looking forward to getting back to the hard work of putting forth a great product," Davenport said.

Since the team's inception the Wranglers have qualified for the post season four out of five seasons and have just become the first team in ECHL to record three consecutive 100-point seasons. Off the ice the team continues to draw consistent crowds to the Orleans Arena.

Games One and Two of the ECHL's National Conference Championship Series against the Utah Grizzlies are Monday and Tuesday nights at the Orleans Arena. Games start at 7:05 pm. Should the Wranglers prevail in the best-of-seven series they will advance to the final ECHL Kelly Cup Championship Series to face either the Cincinnati Cyclones or the South Carolina Stingrays.

The Wranglers advanced to the NCCS by beating the Stockton Thunder in six games in round one and the Alaska Aces in five games in round two.

Las Vegas Wranglers vs. Utah Grizzlies - National Conference Finals (best of seven series):

Game 1: Utah at Las Vegas - Monday, May 12th at 7:05 pm - Orleans Arena

Game 2: Utah at Las Vegas - Tuesday, May 13th at 7:05 pm - Orleans Arena

Game 3: Las Vegas at Utah - Thursday, May 15th at 6:05 pm (PDT) - E-Center

Game 4: Las Vegas at Utah - Friday, May 16th at 6:05 pm (PDT) - E-Center

Game 5: Las Vegas at Utah - Sunday, May 18th at 3:00 pm (PDT) - E-Center - X

Game 6: Utah at Las Vegas - Tuesday, May 20th at 7:05 pm - Orleans Arena - X

Game 7: Utah at Las Vegas - Wednesday, May 21st at 7:05 pm - Orleans Arena - X

X = If Necessary

Wranglers fans can catch all of the exciting Kelly Cup Playoff third round action at McMullan's Irish Pub. Live via B2 Networks, follow the Wranglers as they face the Grizzlies on the road on Thursday, May 15th; Friday, May 16th, and Sunday, May 18th.

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.

Fans interested in purchasing 2008-09 season ticket 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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