Steelheads Drop Wranglers, 4-1
December 29, 2013 - ECHL (ECHL)
Las Vegas Wranglers News Release
Las Vegas - The Idaho Steelheads won 4-1 over the Las Vegas Wranglers tonight, taking both games from the home team in a two-game weekend series.
Steelheads forward Mitch Wahl posted his tenth goal of the season 8:30 into the first, giving Idaho the 1-0 lead. The score carried into the second, and Steelheads forward Brett Robinson tallied the lone goal of the period.
Up 2-0, Idaho capitalized on two power plays early in the third period. On the 5-on-3 man advantage, Steelheads forward David de Kastrozza scored at the 2:54 mark, and 50 seconds later, Robinson collected his second goal of the game on a 5-on-4 power play. Wranglers left wing Adam Hughesman broke up the 4-0 shutout with a goal in the final 55 seconds, but the Steelheads nabbed the 4-1 victory. In the loss, the Wranglers made a season-high 50 shots on net.
The Wranglers play a road game against the Utah Grizzlies on Tuesday, Dec. 31. The team opens the new year with the return of the Indoor Winter Classic on Wednesday, Jan. 1, at 2:05 p.m. Las Vegas will don the first specialty jersey of the season and hold an auction on the concourse during the game, and fans are invited to skate with the Wranglers after the game for free.
Group tickets for the Wranglers' 11th season are on sale now! With five different event options for groups of 10 or more, a Wranglers game is the perfect way to celebrate with friends, host a unique corporate outing, or fundraise for your organization. Groups can save 35 percent off regular game-day ticket prices, and luxury packages start at just $300 with food and drink options available. For more information, contact the Wranglers front office at (702) 471-7825 or visit wranglers.co. Don't forget to find the Wranglers on Facebook and follow @WranglersLV on Twitter for the latest updates.
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