Wranglers Edge Steelheads for 3-2 Win
November 24, 2012 - ECHL (ECHL)
Las Vegas Wranglers News Release
Boise, Ida. - Splitting the weekend road series, the Las Vegas Wranglers won 3-2 over the Idaho Steelheads tonight after falling 6-3 to the same team Friday night.
With multiple scoring chances in the first, Wranglers goaltender Mitch O'Keefe and Steelheads goaltender Tyler Beskorowany kept the goals at bay through the opening 20 minutes. Eight minutes into the second, Wranglers center Chris Francis put the first tally on the board for a 1-0 lead, and a goal from Wranglers left wing Adam Hughesman five minutes into the third gave Las Vegas a two-goal advantage.
Midway through the final period, Idaho recorded two goals in a four-minute span to tie the game 2-2. Overtime was narrowly avoided on a controversial goal from Wranglers center Judd Blackwater in the final minutes of the game, and the team held on against a sixth Steelheads man to collect the 3-2 win.
The Wranglers return home on Thursday, Nov. 29, to take on the San Francisco Bulls for the first time in team history. Fans can also take photos with the Stanley Cup during that game, and the first 1,000 people through the doors will receive a 2012 Western Conference Champions poster. The team then faces the Orlando Solar Bears, also for the first time in team history, on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1. Tonight's full box score can be found here .
Celebrating 10 seasons of Wranglers hockey this year, 2012-13 ticket plans are on sale now. Packages start at $93 and can be customized for five, 12 or 22-game plans. Full season tickets come with benefits including buddy passes, exclusive events, a team shop discount and more. Take advantage of the best deals by calling the Wranglers front office at (702) 471-PUCK . The Wranglers play all 36 regular season home games at Orleans Arena, located next to the Orleans Hotel and Casino at 4500 W. Tropicana Ave.
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