McKenna silences Salmon Kings

Published on February 24, 2007 under ECHL (ECHL)
Victoria Salmon Kings News Release


Victoria, BC - The Victoria Salmon Kings, proud affiliate of the Manitoba Moose and the Vancouver Canucks, met the Pacific division leaders for a rubber match at the Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre to wrap up their two weeks at home. Victoria outshot Las Vegas in all three frames, but couldn't budge Netminder Mike McKenna as the Wranglers roped in the 3-0 victory.

McKenna deflected 16 Victoria shots in the first period as the Wranglers grabbed a 2-0 lead with two powerplay goals. Las Vegas moved the puck down low to the Victoria net, and with a few whacks at rebounds Tyler Mosienko netted his 16th goal of the season at 6:12 into the first. With 4:04 remaining, Steve Crampton earned his 16th goal of the season as he perched in front of Salmon Kings Goaltender Julien Ellis and capitalized on a pass from Derek Edwardson emerging from the left corner.

The Salmon Kings outshot the Wranglers 26-16 after two periods, but the visiting Nevada squad held the two-goal advantage heading into the final frame.

Las Vegas locked in the series win in the third period as Derek Edwardson notched his 17th goal of the season, left alone in the centre slot and finishing a Crampton pass from the right corner.

Final: 3-0 Wranglers

McKenna earned his second shutout of the series and his 16th win of the season, and Ellis suffered his 13th loss of the season. Victoria was 0 for 7 on the powerplay and Las Vegas was 2 for 5 with the man advantage. The Salmon Kings outshot the Wranglers 42-25. The Salmon Kings (24-31-0-1) fly to Fresno to face the Falcons next Friday and Saturday at the Save Mart Centre.

NOTES:

-Victoria outshot Las Vegas 86-58 in the last two games.

-Julien Ellis posted his eighth straight start.

-Wes Goldie was presented with an award for achieving his 250th ECHL point in last week's series versus Stockton.

Join the Salmon Kings for a celebration of music with the Victoria Symphony and students of Victoria School District 61 beginning at 2:30 p.m. on February 25th at the Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre. Players will welcome guests and sign autographs from 1:30 until the start of the show. Proceeds support local music programs. Tickets are $5 student/child, $10 adult, $22 for a family (two adults, two children), and are available through Select Your Tickets by phone at (250) 220-7777, or online at www.selectyourtickets.com.

Individual game tickets for the 2006-07 regular season can be purchased at the Select Your Tickets Box Office at the Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre. Information on season tickets, half-season packages, flex packs, and other great ticket deals are available by calling (250) 220-2614

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