Wranglers shut down by Wildcatters 4-0

March 9, 2007 - ECHL (ECHL)
Las Vegas Wranglers News Release


LAS VEGAS, NV- The Las Vegas Wranglers were defeated by the Texas Wildcatters 4-0 on Friday night in front of 4,705 fans at the Orleans Arena. Wildcatters' goalie Matt Yeats stopped all 24 Wranglers shots in the victory, his second shutout in as many nights. Texas winger Brandon Cote recorded a goal and an assist in the win. Wranglers' goalie Kevin Nastiuk stopped all 12 shots he faced in relief for Las Vegas. The Wranglers will host Texas again tomorrow night at the Orleans Arena at 7:05pm (PST).

In the first period, Mark Rooneem scored his ninth goal of the season to give the Wildcatters a 1-0 lead.

In the second period, Mike Bayrack tallied his 29th goal of the season on the power play to give Texas a 2-0 lead. Wildcatters winger Olivier Proulx scored his 25th goal of the season to give Texas a 3-0 lead. Texas capped off the scoring with a shorthanded goal from Brandon Cote to give the Wildcatters the 4-0 win.

The Wranglers continue their seven-game home stand when they host Texas on Saturday night at 7:05 pm at the Orleans Arena. Fans may attend the Port of Subs Pre-Game Party from 4:30 - 6:30 pm in the concourse of the Orleans Arena.

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 $157. Call (702) 471-PUCK (7825) for more information or visit www.lasvegaswranglers.com.



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