Wranglers Edge Falcons 3-2

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


Fresno, CA - The Las Vegas Wranglers (25-9-11, 61 points) defeated the Fresno Falcons (24-18-4, 52 points) 3-2 at the Save Mart Center on Friday night. Defenseman Aaron Power scored the game-winning goal and goalie Kevin Nastiuk made 30 saves for the Wranglers third straight win. Forwards Derek Edwardson and Chris Neiszner also scored in the victory. Las Vegas remains in a tie for first place in the Pacific Division with Bakersfield, as the Condors beat Stockton 2-1 in overtime. Las Vegas will play in Stockton on Sunday afternoon at 4:00 pm.

In the first period, Las Vegas scored early as Chris Neiszner netted his 15th of the season just 2:08 into the game. Forwards Nick Anderson and Joe Tallari cycled the puck down low to Neiszner, who beat Scott Stirling for the 1-0 Wranglers lead. Fresno tied the game 1-1 at 10:28 of the first period as Brett Hammond tipped in a loose puck for his second of the season. The Wranglers re-gained the lead at 11:24 with Derek Edwardson scoring his 14th of the season from Steve Crampton and Ryan Donally. Edwardson beat Stirling with a slapshot from the right-wing circle.

In the second period, Las Vegas opened up a 3-1 lead midway through the period, as Aaron Power blasted a shot through traffic from the left-point. Power's fifth goal of the season was set up by Jason Krischuk and Derek Edwardson. Former Wrangler, Lucas Lawson scored a power-play goal for the Falcons with 1:43 remaining in the second period, trimming the Las Vegas lead to 3-2.

The Wranglers will return home to host the Alaska Aces at 7:05 pm on Tuesday, February 13th at the Orleans Arena.

The Wranglers play all 36 home games at the Orleans Arena, located at the Orleans Hotel and Casino at 4500 W. Tropicana Avenue. The Wranglers host the Victoria Salmon Kings for the home opener on Friday, November 3rd at 7:05 pm. 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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