Wranglers re-sign Ask

Published on September 14, 2004 under ECHL (ECHL)
Las Vegas Wranglers News Release


Las Vegas, NV – The Las Vegas Wranglers announced today the team re-signed center Morten Ask for the 2004-05 season.

"Morten is a guy who played very well for us in the short time that we had him," said Wranglers Head Coach / General Manager Glen Gulutzan. "We are excited to get a player of his caliber back to Las Vegas."

Ask was acquired by Las Vegas in March at the trade deadline in a deal that sent Craig Olynick and Blaine Bablitz to the Toledo Storm in exchange for the third-year center. Ask made an immediate impact scoring four goals and adding four assists for eight points in five games. Ask scored two power-play goals and also finished with a plus five rating before missing the final four games of the regular season with an ankle injury. The same injury limited Ask to one playoff game in the first round of the Kelly Cup Playoffs against Idaho.

"I had a great time in my short stint in Las Vegas," said Morten Ask. "They treated me very well there and they are a first class organization. Coach Gulutzan really wanted me back and I trust him as a person and a coach to lead me in the right direction. I am going to the NHL first, hopefully I can make it, but if not I will be very happy in Las Vegas. "

Prior to his time with the Wranglers, Ask represented Toledo and the Eastern Conference at the ECHL All-Star game in Peoria, IL. The Oslo, Norway native suited up in 62 games for Toledo. At the time of his trade to Las Vegas, Ask led the Storm in goals (21), assists (30), points (51) and plus/minus (+9). For the season, Ask played a total of 67 games with 25 goals and 34 assists for 59 points and a +14 rating. Ask added nine power-play goals and 85 penalty minutes. For his career, the 24-year old has 53 goals and 128 points in 142 games, as well as 145 penalty minutes. Before joining the Wranglers, Ask will attend training camp with the New York Rangers.

The Wranglers total roster of signed players for the 2004-05 season is now ten. The Wranglers have goalie Marc Magliarditi, defensemen Jason McBain, Mike McBain, Troy Smith, and Jon Krall signed. Forwards Jeff Attard, Doug Wright, Dan Tudin and Chris Stanley are under contract for the 2004-05 season.

Fans may purchase seats to the Wranglers Opening Night on November 2nd as well as all other 35 regular season home games at any of the following ticket locations; 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. The Wranglers will give their fans a sneak preview when they host the Atlantic City Boardwalk Bullies for two preseason games on October 15th and 16th at 7:05 pm.

Opening Night for the Las Vegas Wranglers 2004-05 season is Tuesday, November 2nd against the Long Beach Ice Dogs at 7:05 pm. The regular season concludes Saturday, April 9th against the Alaska Aces. The Wranglers play all 36 home games at the Orleans Arena, located at the Orleans Hotel and Casino at 4500 W. Tropicana Avenue.

Seat packages to see the Wranglers play at the Orleans Arena for the upcoming 2004-05 season are now on sale, starting as low as $150. Call (702)-471-7825 for more information or visit www.lasvegaswranglers.com.

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