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Steelheads Wrangle Game Three 4-2, Take 2-1 Series Lead

April 25, 2007 - ECHL (ECHL)
Las Vegas Wranglers News Release


Las Vegas, NV- The Las Vegas Wranglers® were defeated by the Idaho Steelheads 4-2 in front of 4,076 at the Orleans Arena on Wednesday night in Game Three of the National Conference Semi Finals. With the win, Idaho takes a 2-1 series lead in the best of seven series. Steelheads goalie Steve Silverthorn stopped 32 of 34 Las Vegas shots, including 24 of 25 in the final two periods for the win. Center Marty Flichel scored the eventual game-winning goal just 5:10 into the second period. Las Vegas forwards Adam Cracknell and Nick Anderson each scored in the defeat. Goalie Mike McKenna stopped 17 of 21 Idaho shots in the loss. Game Four is set for Thursday night at 7:05 pm at the Orleans Arena.

In the first period, Idaho opened up the scoring with a power-play goal by Tuomas Mikkonen off a rebound at 5:47 for the 1-0 lead. Las Vegas countered as Nick Anderson scored his second goal of the playoffs at 13:36, tying the game at one goal a side. Idaho took a 2-1 lead before the period ended, Lance Galbraith set up John Lammers fourth goal of the playoffs with only 2:27 remaining in the first period,

In the second period, the Steelheads added to their lead when Marty Flichel scored off a feed from Galbraith at 5:10, extending the Idaho lead to 3-1 after two periods of play.

In the third period, Las Vegas pulled within one as Adam Cracknell blasted a slap shot past Silverthorn at 10:21 of the final period, trimming the Idaho lead to 3-2. Idaho forward B.J. Crombeen beat McKenna at 13:24, pushing the Steelheads lead to 4-2.

National Conference Semi Finals, Round Two: 2007 Kelly Cup Playoffs:

Game 1: Sunday, April 22nd Las Vegas Wranglers 2 at Idaho Steelheads 1

Game 2: Monday, April 23rd Las Vegas Wranglers 1 at Idaho Steelheads 4

Game 3: Wednesday, April 25th Idaho Steelheads 2 at Las Vegas Wranglers 2

Game 4: Thursday, April 26th Idaho Steelheads at Las Vegas Wranglers 7:05 pm

Game 5: Friday, April 27th Idaho Steelheads at Las Vegas Wranglers 7:05 pm

Game 6: Sunday, April 29th Las Vegas Wranglers at Idaho Steelheads 7:10 pm -X

Game 7: Monday, April 30th Idaho Steelheads at Las Vegas Wranglers 7:05 pm - X

(Idaho Leads Series 2-1) X= If Necessary

Las Vegas will host Games Four and Five on Thursday, April 26th and Friday, April 27th at 7:05 pm at the Orleans Arena. If necessary, Game Seven will be played at the Orleans Arena at 7:05 pm on Monday, April 30th.

Tickets for the 2007 Kelly Cup Playoffs are on sale now. Fans may obtain ticket information by calling the Wranglers front office at (702)-471-7825.

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 2007-08 season are on sale now, starting as low as $157 per seat. Call (702) 471-PUCK (7825) for more information or visit www.lasvegaswranglers.com.



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