Wranglers Agree To Terms With Jozsa

Published on July 31, 2007 under ECHL (ECHL)
Las Vegas Wranglers News Release


Las Vegas, NV- The Las Vegas Wranglers announced today that the team has agreed to terms with defenseman Jason Jozsa for the upcoming 2007-08 season. Per club policy, terms of the deal are undisclosed.

"It's such a great place to play and one of the best situations in the league," said Wranglers defenseman Jason Jozsa. "It's first class from top to bottom. We had a great team last year and I know we will be good again this coming season. When you play in Las Vegas, you know you have a chance at playing for one of the top five teams in the league every year. I'm excited to get back and start the season."

Jozsa becomes the first player from the 2006-07 Pacific Division champions to return. He enters his second season in Las Vegas, his fifth overall professionally. Last season, Jozsa led all Wranglers defensemen with a +21 rating and 145 shots on net, as well as tying for the team lead among blueliners with seven power-play goals. For the season, the 27-year old posted a career-high 11 goals and added nine assists in 66 games played. Jozsa led the team with a +10 rating in the month of March. The Calgary, AB native also scored a goal and added six assists for seven points in nine playoff games. Jozsa earned his first call up to the American Hockey League in December as the Omaha Ak-Sar-Ben Knights signed him to a player tryout contract. In seven games with the Knights, Jozsa recorded no points and two penalty minutes. For his career, Jozsa has 23 goals and 68 assists for 91 points in 277 games. Prior to turning pro, Jozsa played four seasons at Colorado College, posting two goals and 26 assists in 143 games.

"Jason is a very good defenseman who excelled here in Las Vegas last season," said Wranglers General Manager / Head Coach Glen Gulutzan. "He was a big part of our success last season and we are excited to bring him back into the mix for the upcoming season. We expect Jason to step up and be a big leader in our locker room, on and off the ice."

The Wranglers are expected to make more announcements regarding player signings over the next few weeks. Jozsa joins forward Brandon Kaleniecki as the first two players signed for the 2007-08 season.

Opening Day for the ECHL's 20th Anniversary Season will be October 18th when the Johnstown Chiefs host the Wheeling Nailers at Cambria County War Memorial in a rematch of Game 7 from the first-ever ECHL Finals. The ECHL will play 900 games beginning October 18th and concluding April 5th.

Celebrating its 20th Anniversary as the Premier 'AA' Hockey League in 2007-08, the ECHL began in 1988-89 with five teams in three states and has grown to be a coast-to-coast league that will have 25 teams in 17 states and British Columbia in 2007-08. The 25 teams includes the Mississippi (Biloxi) Sea Wolves, who return after missing two seasons in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, and the expansion Elmira (N.Y.) Jackals.

The Wranglers play all 36 home games at the Orleans Arena, located at the Orleans Hotel and Casino at 4500 W. Tropicana Avenue. Las Vegas will host Opening Night on Sunday, October 21st at 7:05 pm at the Orleans Arena. The Wranglers will host the Bakersfield Condors at 7:05 pm on Thursday, October 11th in a preseason game. 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.

Share: Facebook | Twitter/X | LinkedIn | Reddit | Email



ECHL Stories from July 31, 2007


The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.

OurSports Central