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Wranglers Sign Two Forwards - Kelly and O'Flaherty Saddle Up with Las Vegas

October 3, 2003 - ECHL (ECHL)
Las Vegas Wranglers News Release


Las Vegas, NV- The Las Vegas Wranglers of the ECHL announced today the signing of right wing Justin Kelly and center Kevin O'Flaherty.

"Justin is a big and talented right winger who we are excited to have and he's looking to move up and establish himself in North America after a successful year in Europe," said Wranglers' General Manager and Head Coach Glen Gulutzan. "Kevin is a first year guy who was the captain at Clarkson last season. We are looking for him to come in and make great strides in his first year pro."

Justin Kelly enters his second season of professional hockey after spending last season in Europe. During the

2002-03 season, Kelly suited up in Troja, Sweden posting 11 goals, 13 assists, 24 points, and 14 penalty minutes in 23 games played. Prior to his season in the All Swedish League, Kelly played five seasons in the Western Hockey League. The 22-year old posted 71 goals, 115 assists, 186 points, and 142 penalty minutes in the WHL. The 6-foot-4, 220-pound right wing finished strong with the Saskatoon Blades in his final season of juniors. In 72 games last season, the Abbotsford, BC native scored a career-high 39 goals and added 47 assists for 86 points.

Rookie center Kevin O'Flaherty joins the Wranglers after a four-year stint at Clarkson University. The 6-foot Oakville, ONT native played 140 games with the Golden Knights. For his career, O'Flaherty notched 40 goals, 58 assists, 98 points, and 173 penalty minutes. His best collegiate season came during the 2001-02 campaign. The 190-pound forward scored 14 times while assisting on 19 others in 35 games.

Wranglers' individual game seats are on sale now. Wranglers' ticket locations are the Orleans Arena Box Office, Coast Casinos' showroom box offices at The Orleans, Gold Coast and Suncoast, or at the Boulevard, Galleria or Meadows Malls guest relations/ticket centers. Fans may also order tickets by phone at (702) 284-7777 or on the web at www.orleansarena.com.

Season seat packages to see the Wranglers play at the Orleans Arena in 2003-2004 are now on sale for as low as $90. Call the Wranglers at (702)-471-PUCK (7825) or visit their website at www.lasvegaswranglers.com for more information.



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