Wranglers caught by Salmon Kings, 3-1

January 10, 2007 - ECHL (ECHL)
Las Vegas Wranglers News Release


Las Vegas, NV - The Las Vegas Wranglers were defeated by the Victoria Salmon Kings 3-1 on Tuesday night in front of 3,836 fans at the Orleans Arena. Victoria's Seamus Young scored the game-winner at 8:14 of the second period to break a 1-1 tie. Winger Joe Tallari scored the only goal for Las Vegas in the loss. Victoria goalie Bryan Bridges made 17 saves on 18 shots for his third win of the season. Las Vegas goalie Kevin Nastiuk stopped 27 of 30 Victoria shots. The Wranglers will face the Long Beach Ice Dogs on Friday night at the Orleans Arena at 7:05 pm (PST).

In the first period, Joe Tallari scored his second goal of the season to give the Wranglers a 1-0 lead. The Salmon Kings countered back at 14:41 as Kiel McLeod notched his 16th goal of the season to tie the score at one a side.

In the second period, Victoria defenseman Seamus Young scored his sixth goal of the season to give the Wranglers a 2-1 lead.

In the third period, defenseman Matt Kelly added the insurance goal for the Salmon Kings to give Victoria the 3-1 win.

The Wranglers will host the Long Beach Ice Dogs at 7:05 pm at the Orleans Arena at 7:05 pm on Friday, January 12th. The first 2,500 fans will receive a Marc Magliarditi figurine.

The Wranglers play all 36 home games at the Orleans Arena, located at the Orleans Hotel and Casino at 4500 W. Tropicana Avenue. Seat packages to see the Wranglers play at the Orleans Arena for the upcoming 2006-07 season are now on sale, starting as low as $157. Call (702) 471-PUCK (7825) for more information or visit www.lasvegaswranglers.com.



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