Wranglers Announce Black & White Scrimmage, Training Camp Schedule

Published on September 27, 2011 under ECHL (ECHL)
Las Vegas Wranglers News Release


Las Vegas, Nev. - The Las Vegas Wranglers(r) announced today the training camp schedule for the Wranglers' ninth season. For the second year in a row, the team will hold a black vs. white scrimmage during camp that benefits the Las Vegas Junior Wranglers youth hockey team.

Wranglers players will face off against each other in a friendly match on Sunday, Oct. 2, at 6:00 p.m. with practice and doors opening at 5:00 p.m. The scrimmage will take place at the Sobe Ice Arena inside the Fiesta Rancho, and tickets can be bought at the door for $10. All proceeds from the black vs. white match will go toward the Junior Wranglers program.

"Las Vegas youth hockey has done an amazing job of producing some very talented and special hockey players here in the community," said General Manager and Head Coach Ryan Mougenel. "For so many players in the last couple of years to go on to Major Junior and D1 scholarships, and grow as hockey players and people, is an amazing compliment to the minor hockey coaches, volunteers, and parents here in Las Vegas. Let's pack the house to give back to the Junior Wranglers."

All on-ice practices listed below are free and open to the public.

Below is the Wranglers full training camp schedule:

Friday, Sept. 30, at Sobe Ice Arena

On-ice practice from 7:30 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.

Saturday, Oct. 1, at Sobe Ice Arena

On-ice practice from 5:30 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 2, at Sobe Ice Arena

Black vs. White Scrimmage at 5:00 p.m.

$10 tickets at the door

Monday, Oct. 3, at Sobe Ice Arena

On-ice practice from 9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 4, at Sobe Ice Arena

On-ice practice from 9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 5, at Orleans Arena

On-ice practice from 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Thursday, Oct. 6, at Orleans Arena

On-ice practice from 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Friday, Oct. 7, at Budweiser Events Center (Loveland, Colo.)

Preseason game at Colorado Eagles - 6:05 p.m. PST

Saturday, Oct. 8, at Citizens Business Bank Arena (Ontario, Calif.)

Preseason game at Ontario Reign - 6:00 p.m. PST

Sunday, Oct. 9, at Orleans Arena

Preseason game vs. Ontario Reign at 2:05 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 11, at Orleans Arena

On-ice practice from 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 12, at Orleans Arena

On-ice practice from 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

The Wranglers host Opening Night, billed as "The Last Professional Hockey Game on Earth," on Friday, Oct. 21 at 7:05 p.m. against Ontario Reign. 2011-12 season seat packages, starting at $30, are on sale now at 702-471-PUCK. The Wranglers play all 36 regular season home games at the Orleans Arena, located next to the Orleans Hotel and Casino at 4500 W. Tropicana Ave.



ECHL Stories from September 27, 2011


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