Wranglers Rout Steelheads 7-1
Published on November 16, 2008 under ECHL (ECHL)
Las Vegas Wranglers News Release
Las Vegas, NV - The Las Vegas Wranglers defeated the Idaho Steelheads 7-1 in front 4,635 fans at the Orleans Arena on Saturday night. Defenseman Jeff May scored twice and set up two more goals in the six-goal win. Forward Mike Hamilton scored a shorthanded goal and dished out two assists. Captain Peter Ferraro registered a season-high three assists. Forward Justin Taylor netted two goals, including a power-play tally to cap off the night. Forwards Chris Korchinski and Chris Ferraro also scored in the victory. Goalie John DeCaro stopped 24 of 25 Idaho shots in the lop-sided win. Las Vegas will play in Phoenix on Tuesday at 6:05 PM.
Las Vegas scored the lone goal of the first period as defenseman Jeff May tallied just 5:17 into the game. May's shorthanded goal was set up by Tyler Mosienko and Shawn Limpright. Las Vegas led 1-0 after one period of play.
The Wranglers erupted for three goals in the middle period. May scored his second of the night just 50-seconds into the second period for the 2-0 lead. Las Vegas made it 3-0 just 41-seconds later as Justin Taylor scored his second goal of the year. Idaho countered to pull within a pair of goals at 2:41. Forward Ben Nelson scored the team's only goal of the night to cut the Wranglers lead to 3-1. With 3:03 left in the period, the Wranglers struck for their second shorthanded tally of the night. Mike Hamilton took a pass from Gerard Miller and went in alone for a breakaway. Hamilton lifted his third goal of the season past Rejean Beauchemin for the 4-1 Las Vegas lead.
The Wranglers tacked on three more in the third period. Chris Feraro and Chris Korchinski scored just 16-seconds apart to open up a 6-1 lead. Justin Taylor netted his second of the night at 8:26 for the 7-1 final.
2008-09 season seat packages are on sale now at (702) 471-PUCK. The Wranglers play all 36 regular season home games at the Orleans Arena, located at the Orleans Hotel and Casino at 4500 W. Tropicana Avenue. Individual game tickets are on sale now at (702) 284-7777.
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