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Wranglers Add Greg Coburn to Blue Line

October 9, 2013 - ECHL (ECHL)
Las Vegas Wranglers News Release

Las Vegas - The Las Vegas Wranglers announced Wednesday that defenseman Greg Coburn has agreed to terms with the team for the 2013-14 season.

Coburn ("CO-burn"), 25, enters his rookie season after four years (2009-13) at Union College. The 6-foot, 174-pound defenseman posted 20 goals and 53 assists during his time with the Dutchmen, and spent four seasons (2009-13) playing alongside Wranglers defenseman Ryan Forgaard and three seasons (2009-12) playing with Wranglers defenseman Nolan Julseth-White. Originally from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Coburn was part of the Union squads to finish both the 2011-12 and 2012-13 seasons as ECAC Hockey champions, and helped advance Union to their first Frozen Four appearance in 2012 as well.

Before college, Coburn played three years (2006-09) with Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League's Yorkton Terries. He recorded 23 goals and 64 assists in 162 games, and donned the alternate captain "A" his final year.

Coburn's brother, Braydon Coburn, is a defenseman for the NHL's Philadelphia Flyers.

The Wranglers open preseason with road games against the Colorado Eagles and Ontario Reign before returning home on Sunday, Oct. 13, at 2:05 p.m. to face the Reign. The regular season begins on Saturday, Oct. 19, at 7:05 p.m. against the Utah Grizzlies. For the entire Wranglers schedule, please click here for a one-page PDF.

Season tickets for the Wranglers' 11th season are on sale now. The Wranglers offer flexible payment options on all plans, and 2013-14 packages start at just $200. Full season tickets can be reserved for as low as 25 percent down, and include benefits such as buddy passes, exclusive team events, and merchandise discounts. 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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