Mosienko named starter for National Conference All-Star team

Published on January 12, 2007 under ECHL (ECHL)
Las Vegas Wranglers News Release


PRINCETON, N.J. - The ECHL announced that Idaho rookie forward Greg Rallo has replaced Phoenix forward Scott May on the National Conference roster for the 2007 Rbk Hockey ECHL All-Star Game. It was also announced that Las Vegas forward Tyler Mosienko will replace May in the starting lineup for the National Conference as he received the next most votes.

May is on call up to Iowa of the American Hockey League and will not be able to play in the game.

Sponsored by Rbk Hockey and hosted by the Idaho Steelheads at Qwest Arena in Boise, Idaho, the 15th Annual ECHL All-Star Game will be at 7:05 p.m. MT on Jan. 17 and the 10th Annual ECHL All-Star Skills Competition will be at 7:05 p.m. MT on January 16th.

Mosienko, who is making his second consecutive All-Star appearance, has 29 points (11g-18a) in 32 games for the Wranglers. Goalie Mike McKenna will join Mosienko in the starting line up for the National Conference. Defenseman Jason Krischuk will also be in Idaho as a reserve for the National Conference. Wranglers Head Coach Glen Gulutzan will coach the National Conference along side Stockton's Chris Cichocki.

In his first full professional season, the 25-year-old Rallo is tied for fourth among ECHL rookies with 12 goals and tied for 21st with 21 points (12g-9a) in 31 games.

The Wranglers will host the Long Beach Ice Dogs at the Orleans Arena at 7:05 pm tonight. The first 2,500 fans will receive a Marc Magliarditi figurine.

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 2006-07 season are now on sale, starting as low as $157. Call (702) 471-PUCK (7825) for more information or visit www.lasvegaswranglers.com.



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