Wranglers Announce Playoff Roster

Published on April 7, 2009 under ECHL (ECHL)
Las Vegas Wranglers News Release


Las Vegas, NV - The Las Vegas Wranglers announced today the roster for the 2009 Kelly Cup Playoffs.

Goalies -

John DeCaro

Glenn Fisher

Defensemen -

Brandon Straub *

Chris St. Croix

Steve Makway

Sean Owens

Jason Dest

Mike Madill

Bret Tyler

Dan Spang ^^

Forwards -

Dan Riedel

Kelly Czuy

Mick Lawrence

Tim Spencer #

Chris Neiszner

Shawn Limpright

Scott McCulloch

Hugo Carpentier

Adam Miller

Justin Taylor ^^

Tyler Mosienko ^^

Matt Beaudoin ^^

Mike Hamilton ^^

J.D. Watt ^^

^^ = Currently in the AHL

*= Seven day Injured reserve

# = 30-day injured reserve

Las Vegas will have home-ice advantage in the first round over Bakersfield after finishing in second place in the Pacific Division. The best of seven series will start in Las Vegas this Friday and Saturday. Game One is scheduled for a 7:30 PM faceoff on Friday, April 10th at the Orleans Arena. Game Two is set for a 7:30 PM faceoff on Saturday, April 11th at the Orleans Arena. The series will then shift to Bakersfield for Games Three, Four and Five at Rabobank Arena at 7:30 PM. Game Three is set for Wednesday, April 15th and Game Four is slated for Friday, April 17th in Bakersfield. If necessary, the Condors will host Game Five on Saturday, April 18th at 7:30 PM. If needed, the series will shift back to Las Vegas for Games Six and Seven at 7:30 PM at the Orleans Arena. Game Six is slated for Tuesday, April 21st and if needed, Game Seven is scheduled for Wednesday, April 22nd.

Las Vegas posted a 5-3-1 record against Bakersfield this season, including a 3-1-0 mark at the Orleans Arena. The Wranglers are 34-14-3 all-time against Bakersfield in 51 regular season meetings over six years. The two teams have never met in the Kelly Cup Playoffs. Las Vegas is 28-12 all-time in the playoffs, while Bakersfield is 15-20.

Pacific Division Semi-Finals Las Vegas vs. Bakersfield

Game 1: Bakersfield at Las Vegas on Friday, April 10th at 7:30 PM at the Orleans Arena

Game 2: Bakersfield at Las Vegas on Saturday, April 11th at 7:30 PM at the Orleans Arena

Game 3: Las Vegas at Bakersfield on Wednesday, April 15th at 7:00 PM at Rabobank Arena

Game 4: Las Vegas at Bakersfield on Friday, April 17th at 7:00 PM at Rabobank Arena

Game 5: Las Vegas at Bakersfield on Saturday, April 18th at 7:00 PM at Rabobank Arena - X

Game 6: Bakersfield at Las Vegas on Tuesday, April 21st at 7:30 PM at the Orleans Arena - X

Game 7: Bakersfield at Las Vegas on Wednesday, April 22nd at 7:30 PM at the Orleans Arena - X

Best of Seven Series X = If Necessary

Playoff strip packages are available immediately at (702) 471-7825 (PUCK).

2009-10 season seat packages are on sale now at (702) 471-PUCK. The Wranglers play all 36 regular season home games at the Orleans Arena, located at the Orleans Hotel and Casino at 4500 W. Tropicana Avenue. Individual game tickets are on sale now at (702) 284-7777.



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