Wranglers set season attendance mark

April 10, 2006 - ECHL (ECHL)
Las Vegas Wranglers News Release


LAS VEGAS - The Las Vegas Wranglers' paid attendance of 7,206 on Saturday Night brought the 2005-06 regular season total to 199,131 over 36 home dates, an average of 5,531. It marks the third consecutive season the Wranglers have increased its paid attendance since the inaugural 2003-04 season.

"The front office sales effort, game presentation and promotional effort was above and beyond anything I've seen," said Wranglers president and COO Billy Johnson. "From the team's record on the ice to the front office effort behind the scenes, the organization clicked on all cylinders this season. Building a fan base for future seasons is imperative, and this front office staff really elevated expectations for future seasons."

The Wranglers averaged 4,981 and 5,193 in 2003-04 and 2004-05 respectively. Johnson credits an increase in group ticket sales of over 20% as a catalyst to increased attendance. "Fans are realizing what we offer as a form of entertainment," Johnson said. "There is real value here."

The first round of the Kelly Cup Playoffs starts at the Orleans Arena on Tuesday and Wednesday night. Las Vegas and Idaho will meet for the second time in three years in the first round of the Kelly Cup Playoffs.

First Round Playoff Schedule vs. Idaho

Game One Tuesday, April 11th at Orleans Arena at 7:05 pm

Game Two Wednesday, April 12th at Orleans Arena at 7:05 pm

Game Three Friday, April 14th at Idaho at 6:00 pm (PST)

Game Four Saturday, April 15th at Idaho at 6:10 pm (PST)

Game Five Monday, April 17th at Idaho at 6:10 pm (PST) - X

Game Six Tuesday, April 18th at Orleans Arena at 7:05 pm - X

Game Seven Wednesday, April 19th at Orleans Arena at 7:05 pm - X

X = If Necessary

Playoff tickets are now available for the 2006 Kelly Cup Playoffs. Fans may purchase a strip of tickets that will include every home playoff game for as little as $200.00 per seat. Fans may obtain playoff ticket information from the Wranglers' front office by calling 702-471-7825 (PUCK). Wranglers season ticket holders and mini-plan holders have the first right of refusal for their seats. Tickets for all games are on sale now.

Fans may purchase seats to all Wranglers home games at any of the following ticket locations: The Orleans Arena Box Office, Coast Casinos' showroom box offices at The Orleans, Gold Coast, South Coast and Suncoast, or at the Galleria Mall guest relations/ticket centers.

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 2006-07 season are now on sale, starting as low as $165. Call (702) 471-7825 for more information or visit www.lasvegaswranglers.com.



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