Wranglers Shutout RoadRunners 3-0
December 2, 2005 - ECHL (ECHL)
Phoenix RoadRunners News Release
Phoenix, Ariz. - Goaltender Mike McKenna stopped all 17 shots he faced for his first professional shutout to lead the Las Vegas Wranglers to a 3-0 victory over the Phoenix RoadRunners before 3,889 at America West Arena in ECHL action on Thursday.
Following a scoreless first two periods, Las Vegas (11-4-1) would get all the scoring they would need just 3:08 into the final frame. With RoadRunners goaltender Mike Mole caught out of position, Chris Stanley sent a pass from the right-wing corner across the slot to an open Chris Neiszner who slammed the puck into the open night to give the Wranglers a 1-0 lead. Dan Tudin extended the lead to 2-0 at 7:18 of the period with a shorthanded goal. Tudin collected Mike McBain's rebound from his shot inside the blue line at the side of the net and slipped the puck past a downed Mole. Matt Dzieduszycki capped the scoring with an empty-net goal at 19:52.
Las Vegas out-shot Phoenix (5-10-2) 36-17. Mole made 33 saves in falling to 2-7-2 on the season. The RoadRunners went 0-6 on the power play.
Notes: The RoadRunners were shutout for the first time in club history...Tudin's shorthanded goal was the first allowed by the RoadRunners this season. Prior to tonight they were just one of three teams in the ECHL to have yet to allow a shorthanded goal all year.
Hey RoadRunners' fans, do you want to own a piece of history? The commemorative vintage jerseys the RoadRunners wore in last Saturday's game against Long Beach to celebrate the 1977-78 squad that advanced to the Pacific Hockey League Championship, are now available for purchase through a special online auction that can be accessed at www.phxroadrunners.com. The auction will run through Thursday, December 15 with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the ECHL/Salvation Army Hurricane Relief Fund.
Phoenix will travel to Long Beach to open a four-game road trip against the Ice Dogs at 6PM MST on Sunday. Catch all the action live on News-Talk Radio 1100AM KFNX and online at www.phxroadrunners.com through Pro Sports Radio beginning with "RoadRunners Countdown" at 5:40PM.
The RoadRunners, in conjunction with the Maricopa County Head Start Program, will host the first annual "Teddy Bear Toss" at 7:11PM on Friday, December 16 when Phoenix entertains the Bakersfield Condors at America West Arena. Bring a teddy bear with you to the game and toss it onto the ice when the RoadRunners score their first goal. All teddy bears collected will be donated to Head Start just in time for the holiday season. Stuffington Bear Factory will also be at the game selling teddy bears for $5.
For more information or to order tickets, call (602) 462-GOAL or purchase online at www.ticketmaster.com.
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