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Wranglers Add Ryan Forgaard to Blue Line

September 27, 2013 - ECHL (ECHL)
Las Vegas Wranglers News Release


Las Vegas - The Las Vegas Wranglers announced Friday that defenseman Ryan Forgaard has agreed to terms with the team for the 2013-14 season.

Forgaard (pronounced "for-gard"), 23, will make his pro debut this season after four years (2009-13) at Union College. The 5-foot-11, 181-pound blueliner recorded nine assists in his collegiate career, and Union finished both the 2011-12 and 2012-13 seasons as ECAC Hockey champions. Forgaard, originally from Faribault, Minn., was part of the Dutchmen squad that advanced Union to their first Frozen Four appearance in 2012 as well.

"Ryan is a great athlete with a lot of skill," said Wranglers Head Coach and General Manager Mike Madill. "He was Nolan Julseth-White 's defense partner at Union College when they went to the Frozen Four, and to make it that far in college hockey is a huge accomplishment. He is a guy who will make that important first pass."

Prior to college, Forgaard posted one goal and 11 assists with the United States Hockey League's Tri-City Storm in 2008-09. He also spent a season (2007-08) with the Salmon Arm Silverbacks of the British Columbia Hockey League, tallying a goal and 10 assists.

The Wranglers open their eleventh season of hockey in Las Vegas 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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