Salmon Kings Doubled up by Wranglers

November 12, 2010 - ECHL (ECHL)
Victoria Salmon Kings News Release


Las Vegas, NV - In a Thursday night match-up at the Orleans Arena, the Victoria Salmon Kings took on the Las Vegas Wranglers in the first of a three-game in three night set. The Salmon Kings started David Shantz in net while the Wranglers went with Michael Ouzas.

Las Vegas opened the scoring 21 seconds into the game after Blair Riley found a loose puck in the slot and put it through the legs of Shantz. The goal was Riley's second of the season. Colin Long doubled the Wranglers' lead with his third of the season at 10:42 on a 5-on-3 power play. Long capitalized on rebound putting it past Shantz glove side. Las Vegas extended their lead to 3-0 at 17:02 on the power play. Ned Lukacevic fired a quick pass from the right boards across the crease to Vince Bellissimo who batted the puck past Shantz for his second of the campaign. The Wranglers took their 3-0 lead into the second frame.

The Salmon Kings scored the lone goal of the second at the 11:42 mark. Victoria broke in on an odd man rush and Kiel McLeod finished off a pass from Milan Gajic going high glove side on Ouzas. The tally was McLeod's fourth of the season. Victoria trailed 3-1 going into the final period.

Victoria cut the Las Vegas lead to one at 8:00 after Derick Couture scored his fifth of the year after finishing off a centering pass from Gajic. The Wranglers restored their two goal lead at 12:02 after Bellissimo's initial shot was deflected by Long past Shantz for his second of the game and fourth of the season. Wranglers 4 Salmon Kings 2.

Victoria went 0/400.0% on the power play, while Las Vegas was 2/922.2%. The Salmon Kings outshot the Wranglers 33-26.

The Salmon Kings continue their three-game series with the Wranglers tomorrow and Saturday, November 13. Game-time is 7:05 p.m. for both games. To watch or listen live to Salmon Kings hockey visit www.salmonkings.com. The Salmon Kings return home on Wednesday, November 24th to open up a three-game set versus the Steelheads. For tickets call 250-220-7777 or visit www.selectyourtickets.com.



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