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Wranglers Outlast Condors, 2-1

March 20, 2013 - ECHL (ECHL)
Las Vegas Wranglers News Release


Las Vegas - Early first and third period goals lifted the Las Vegas Wranglers 2-1 over the Bakersfield Condors tonight, kicking off the team's final five home games of the regular season with a win.

Just 2:25 into the first, Wranglers left wing Adam Hughesman put the team on the board for a quick 1-0 lead. The score held through the second as Wranglers goaltender Mitch O'Keefe and Condors goaltender Brian Stewart stopped 17 shots apiece after 40 minutes.

Bakersfield evened the score 1-1 three minutes into the third, scoring on a shot from center Nicholas Tremblay. Less than two minutes later, Las Vegas regained the one-goal lead as Wranglers center Chris Francis posted his 21st goal of the season. The Condors pulled Stewart for the man advantage in the final minute of play, but the 2-1 score held, securing the victory for the Wranglers. In his second win in a row, O'Keefe allowed one goal on a combined 52 shots.

The Wranglers play their final road game of the regular season against the Condors on Friday before returning home on Saturday, March 23, for Regrettable Tattoo Night 3. Fans can win tattoo and tattoo removal prizes for sharing their most embarrassing tattoos with an arena full of strangers. The team then plays its final day game on Sunday, March 24, at 2:05 p.m., with fans able to skate with the Wranglers for free following the contest.

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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