Wranglers Fall in OT, 5-4, to the Everblades

Published on November 5, 2003 under ECHL (ECHL)
Las Vegas Wranglers News Release


Las Vegas, NV- The Las Vegas Wranglers lost in overtime at home on Tuesday night 5-4 to the Florida Everblades. Florida's Reggie Berg scored the game-winning goal with 1:44 passed in overtime. Jason McBain (1G-2A) and Greg Day (3A) each had a three-point night in the Wranglers' first defeat at home. Las Vegas still earns a point in the standings with the overtime loss and continues to remain unbeaten (5-0-1) in regulation at the Orleans Arena this season. The Wranglers will host the Alaska Aces at 7:05 on Wednesday night.

Florida opened the scoring with two power-play goals in the first period by Paul Esdale and Matt Pagnutti. The Wranglers countered with two late goals in the first period by Chris Kenady and Doug Wright for a 2-2 score after one period of play.

In the second period the two teams traded goals. First Las Vegas' Nathan Horne blasted a shot from the point that deflected off traffic for a 3-2 Wranglers' lead. Florida countered as Chad Larose beat Marc Magliarditi tying the game at three.

In the final period, Florida took a 4-3 lead when Keith Anderson connected for a power-play goal. The Wranglers tied the game with 18 seconds left when Jason McBain shot the puck from the point beating Florida's Rob Zepp at 19:41.

In overtime, Berg picked off a Wranglers' clearing pass and walked in for the game-winning goal for the final score of 5-4.

The loss marked the first of the season for the Wranglers who will host their Pacific Division rival Alaska at 7:05. Las Vegas' Greg Day reclaims the top spot in the scoring race for the league with 17 points in nine games. Florida's Keith Anderson falls to second with only a goal and an assist on the night, finishing with 16 points. Wranglers' winger Justin Kelly extended his league-high scoring streak to nine straight games with an assist.

Tickets for future Wranglers' home games are on sale now. Wranglers' ticket locations are the Orleans Arena Box Office, Coast Casinos' showroom box offices at The Orleans, Gold Coast and Suncoast, or at the Boulevard, Galleria or Meadows Malls guest relations/ticket centers. Fans may also order tickets by phone at (702) 284-7777 or on the web at www.orleansarena.com. Season seat packages to see the Wranglers play at the Orleans Arena in 2003-2004 are now on sale for as low as $90. Call the Wranglers at (702)-471-PUCK (7825) or visit their website at www.lasvegaswranglers.com for more information.

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