Wranglers shutout Johnstown, 4-0, move to 10-0-1 at home

December 6, 2005 - ECHL (ECHL)
Las Vegas Wranglers News Release


Las Vegas, NV - The Las Vegas Wranglers defeated the Johnstown Chiefs 4-0 on Tuesday night at the Orleans Arena in front of 4,123 fans. Goalie Marc Magliarditi made 20 saves for his second shutout of the season and ECHL All-Time leading 23rd of his career. Forwards Derek Edwardson and Dan Tudin, along with defenseman Tim Hambly each scored a goal and added an assist as Las Vegas moved to 10-0-1 at home this season. Right wing Steve Crampton also scored a goal as Las Vegas moved to 7-0-1 in their last eight games. The Wranglers will embark on a five-game road trip starting Friday and Saturday in Toledo, OH at 7:05 pm (EST).

Forward Steve Crampton opened the scoring with his sixth goal of the season on the power play at 3:44 of the first period. Hambly and Matt Dzeiduszycki each picked up an assist as Las Vegas took a 1-0 lead. With 58 seconds remaining in the period the Wranglers struck again on the power play as Tim Hambly scored his second goal of the season from Christian Chartier and Edwardson, giving Las Vegas a 2-0 lead.

The Wranglers added to their lead in the third period as Edwardson scored his eighth goal of the season at 9:21. Tudin and Chris Neiszner set up the team's third power-play goal of the night. Tudin capped off the scoring with a shorthanded goal with 22 seconds remaining in the game for the 4-0 final.

On December 22nd, 2003 the Las Vegas Wranglers made professional hockey history when they hosted the first Midnight Hockey game. This year the Wranglers will host the third annual Midnight Holiday Roundup on Monday, December 19th at 11:59 pm against the Long Beach Ice Dogs. The Wranglers will also host a blood drive in conjunction with the Midnight Game. The blood drive will take place from 4:00 - 6:00 pm at the Orleans Arena. Those who donate blood will receive vouchers for Penn and Teller tickets. Fans who attend the game may also bring toys for children as part of the annual Toy Roundup. All the toys will be donated to Olive Crest. Before the game and during the intermissions, Mini KISS will perform. Mini KISS is four vertically challenge imitators of the 70's band KISS.

Wranglers' ticket locations are the Orleans Arena Box Office, Coast Casinos' showroom box offices at The Orleans, Gold Coast, Suncoast and South Coast (opening in 2006) or at the Galleria Mall guest relations/ticket centers. Fans may also order tickets by phone at (702) 284-7777 or on the web at www.orleansarena.com. Fans may also visit www.lasvegaswranglers.com for individual game tickets and for information on Wranglers season seat packages or call (702) 471-7825 to contact the Wranglers office directly.

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 2005-06 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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