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Wranglers Fold Aces in 5-4 Shootout Win

February 2, 2013 - ECHL (ECHL)
Las Vegas Wranglers News Release


Las Vegas - The Las Vegas Wranglers topped the league-leading Alaska Aces 5-4 in a shootout victory tonight, overcoming two disallowed goals to take the first of a two-game series.

Alaska took an early 1-0 lead on Las Vegas seven minutes into the game on a goal from forward Nick Mazzolini. The Wranglers were quick to respond, tallying an unassisted goal from center Chris Francis at the 14:02 mark, but the Aces took a 2-1 lead at the end of the first off the stick of center Bobby Hughes.

Sixty-eight seconds into the second, Mazzolini recorded his second goal of the night to put the Wranglers in a two-goal deficit. Wranglers right wing Sean Wiles posted his twelfth of the season to make it a 3-2 game, and a sniper from center Judd Blackwater evened the score 3-3 with seven minutes left in the second, but Alaska once again took a one-goal lead into the next period on a power play goal from forward Shawn Skelly.

The 4-3 score held through the third as Wranglers center Eric Lampe jammed a shot in on Aces goaltender Gerald Coleman, but the goal was waived off on goaltender interference. With 43.7 seconds left in regulation, Lampe scored the undeniable game-tying goal, and the 4-4 score forced the two teams into overtime. Wranglers left wing Adam Hughesman scored what appeared to be a game-winning goal just after a whistle, and Las Vegas' second disallowed goal kept the extra five minutes going. Decided in a shootout, Wranglers center Chris Francis and forward Andrew Sarauer scored on Alaska to secure the 5-4 win. In the victory, Wranglers goaltender Joe Fallon stopped 32 shots and four of the five shootout rounds.

Tonight's full box score can be found here.

The Wranglers take on the Alaska Aces tonight at 7:05 p.m. with a post-game concert by alt-country singer/songwriter Todd Snider. The two teams rematch tomorrow during "Heroes Night" which will feature Iron Man live on the concourse and a pre-game contest between Las Vegas police and firefighter hockey teams. To wrap up a three-game weekend, the Wranglers play the Colorado Eagles topless on "Over 18 Night" on Monday, Feb. 4, at 9:05 p.m.

Celebrating 10 seasons of Wranglers hockey this year, group events are available at all home games, including pre-game ice skating parties, private luxury suites, and rink-side catered party boxes. Groups of ten or more can sit together starting at $13 per ticket, and feature perks such as in-game group recognition and "buy one, get one free" Chuck-A-Puck vouchers. 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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