Peter Ferraro, Tyson Strachan And Daniel Manzato Named All-Stars

Published on December 21, 2007 under ECHL (ECHL)
Las Vegas Wranglers News Release


Las Vegas, NV - The ECHL announced today that Wranglers right wing Peter Ferraro, goalie Daniel Manzato and defenseman Tyson Strachan have been selected to the 2008 National Conference All-Star Team.

Peter Ferraro has been named a starter for the National Conference after leading Las Vegas in scoring with 13 goals and 18 assists for 31 points in 24 games played. He also leads the team with 106 shots on goal, tying him for fifth best in the ECHL. In his 14th season, Ferraro has played in 850 professional games, scoring 303 goals and dishing out 412 assists for 715 career points. Ferraro was drafted by the New York Rangers in Round 1 (#24 Overall) of the 1992 NHL Entry Draft. Ferraro was named the 1999 Calder Cup Playoff MVP after winning the AHL Championship with Providence. Peter and his brother Chris became the first set of identical twins to play for the same NHL team when they debuted with the NY Rangers during the 1995-96 season.

Manzato was selected as a reserve for the 2008 National Conference All-Star team. The rookie goalie leads the ECHL with a .938 save percentage and is third with a 1.97 goals against average. In nine games with the Wranglers, Manzato is 9-0-0 with a 1.96 goals against average and a .935 save percentage. For the season, Manzato is 11-0-0 with a 1.97 goals against average. Manzato is two wins away from tying the league record for most consecutive wins by a goaltender. Selected in the fifth round (160th overall) by the Carolina Hurricanes in the 2002 National Hockey League Entry Draft and under NHL contract with the Hurricanes, the 23-year old was a perfect 5-0-0 with one shutout, a 1.57 goals-against average and a save percentage of .948 after being assigned to the Wranglers from Charlotte on November 8th. Manzato was named the RBC Financial Group ECHL Saver of the Month for November.

The Swiss netminder played the last four seasons in the Swiss-A league, compiling a 67-59-14 record with a 2.94 goals against average. Prior to his time in Europe, Manzato played three seasons of junior hockey with the QMJHL's (Quebec Major Junior Hockey League) Victoriaville Tigers. During his time in Victoriaville, Manzato posted a 50-39-7 record with a 3.45 goals against average.

Strachan earns his first All-Star Selection in his rookie season after placing himself second on the team with a +13 rating. In 19 games with Las Vegas, the Melfort, SK native has two goals and four assists for six points. His 49 penalty minutes are the second highest on the team. Strachan was drafted by the Carolina Hurricanes in Fifth Round (#137 Overall) of 2003 NHL Entry Draft. Prior to turning pro, the 23-year old defenseman played the last four seasons at Ohio State University. In four years with the Buckeyes, the 6-foot-3, 220-pound defenseman scored 13 goals and added 22 assists for 35 points in 119 collegiate games.

Hosted by the Stockton Thunder and the City of Stockton at Stockton Arena, the 2008 Chase Chevrolet ECHL All-Star Game presented by Jackson Rancheria and Bud Light will be played on Jan. 23 with the 11th edition of the Chase Chevrolet ECHL All-Star Game Skills Competition being held on Jan. 22.

The starting lineups are determined in voting by National Conference coaches, team captains, media directors, broadcasters and media members. Coaches also submitted the top prospects from within their conference to determine the final roster with each of the nine teams having a representative. There are 12 rookies on the National Conference and only four of the 21 players have ever been selected to an ECHL All-Star Game.

The Wranglers remain in Boise to face the Idaho Steelheads for two games tonight and Saturday night at 6:10 pm at Qwest Arena. Las Vegas will return home on Thursday, December 27th at 7:05 pm to host the Steelheads.

Individual game tickets are now on sale. 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 showroom box office 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. Pro-rated seat packages to see the Wranglers play at the Orleans Arena during the 2007-08 season are also available. Call (702) 471-PUCK (7825) for more information or visit www.lasvegaswranglers.com.

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