Wranglers Round Up

Published on March 18, 2008 under ECHL (ECHL)
Las Vegas Wranglers News Release


WRANGLERS MOSIENKO CALLED UP TO BRIDGEPORT, MILLER ADDED MARK YOUR CALENDER FOR THESE UPCOMING GAMES

The Las Vegas Wranglers announced today that center Tyler Mosienko has signed with the Bridgeport Sound Tigers of the American Hockey League. The Wranglers also announced the signing of rookie forward Adam Miller.

Mosienko leaves Las Vegas with career highs in goals (22) and assists (35) for 57 points in 63 games played. At the time of his recall, Mosienko placed second best on the team in assists and points. The 5-foot-8, 175-pound forward has posted 13 multiple point games this season. In 134 games as a Wrangler, Mosienko has posted 40 goals and 69 assists for 109 points. For his career, the center has 53 goals and 103 assists for 156 points in 206 games. Mosienko has missed one game due to injury in his pro career, playing in 206 of a possible 207 games. Mosienko was selected as a National Conference All-Star in 2007 with Las Vegas and as an American Conference All-Star with Greenville in 2006.

Miller is expected to make his pro debut this evening when the Wranglers host the Alaska Aces at 7:05 pm at the Orleans Arena. The 23-year old recently wrapped up a four-year stint at Ferris State University. In 2007-08, Millers senior season, the forward finished second on the team with 17 assists, 25 points and 104 shots on net in 36 games played. The 6-foot, 185-pound center finished his college career with 30 goals and 47 assists for 77 points in 146 NCAA contests.

WRANGLERS COLE CALLED UP BY FLAMES

The Las Vegas Wranglers announced yesterday that defenseman Brad Cole has been recalled by the Quad City Flames of the American Hockey League.

The rookie defenseman leaves Las Vegas after playing in 19 games with four assists and 11 penalty minutes. The first-year blueliner also posted a +7 during his tenure with the Wranglers.

Cole was undrafted out of juniors but was invited to Calgarys camp as a free agent in fall of 2007. He played in 19 games with Quad City earlier this season registering one goal and two assists for three points.

UPCOMING GAMES

Tuesday, March 18, 2008 at 7:05 pm

vs. Alaska Aces

Thursday, March 20, 2008 at 7:05 pm

vs. Alaska Aces

The 2007-08 Kelly Cup Playoffs are just around the corner! Purchase your playoff strip now! Call the Wranglers office for more information at (702) 471-7825!

IT'S TIME TO RENEW YOUR SEASON TICKETS FOR 2008-09!

With an increase in individual game ticket prices for 2008-09 your Season Ticket and Mini-Plan Packages become even more attractive. Save money in 2008-09 over box office, phone, and internet pricing! Contact you season ticket representative at 471-7825.

6,382 SEE WRANGLERS COMEBACK ON GRIZZLIES

The Las Vegas Wranglers edged the Utah Grizzlies 4-3 in front of 6,382 fans at the Orleans Arena on Saturday night. Captain Peter Ferraro netted the game-winning goal at 13:29 to complete a third-period comeback. Goalie Kevin Lalande tied a career-high with 41 saves on the evening. Las Vegas won its 40th game of the season, marking the fourth time in five years the team has hit the 40-win plateau. Forwards Tyler Moseinko, Bruce Mulherin and Nathan Barrett each scored in the victory, as Las Vegas lowered the magic number to clinch the National Conference and Pacific Division to 11 points.



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