Wranglers Suffer Heartbreaker in Dramatic 3-2 Loss

Published on February 19, 2014 under ECHL (ECHL)
Las Vegas Wranglers News Release


Las Vegas - With 0.3 seconds remaining in the game, Colorado's Mark Nemec broke a 2-2 tie with a snap shot from long range to give the Eagles a 3-2 win. Nemec finished with two points on the night (1g, 1a) while the defeat dropped the Wranglers to 12-31-4-2 on the year.

Once again it was the Wranglers jumping on the scoreboard first, a feat they've accomplished now five times in the last six games. This time it was Robbie Smith at the 16:01 mark punching in his fourth of the year and second in as many games, assisted by Adam Hughesman (14) and Anthony Perdicaro (7). For Hughesman, who had a goal and an assist in Sunday's 3-1 victory over the Eagles, the helper gives him now seven points in his last eight games (2g, 5a). Despite being outshot 8-6 in the period, the Wranglers took the 1-0 lead with them into the first intermission.

Colorado would answer back however early in the second frame as Kyle Kraemer beat Wranglers' goaltender Mitch O'Keefe for his 14th of the season, assisted by Kyle Ostrow (20) and Nemec (11). The score, which came 5:20 into the period and tied the game up 1-1, was just Kraemer's second goal since being acquired from the Ontario Reign via trade back on Feb. 2.

Hughesman would put the Wranglers back on top just 1:53 into the third period with his team-leading 15th of the year and second point of the night, giving him four points in his last four games (2g, 2a). Assists on the score went to Chris Francis (19) and Ryan Forgaard (1), his first professional point since wrapping up his career at Union College last year. Kraemer (15) would bury his second of the night, however, with 12:29 to go in the period, assisted by Jesse Mychan (6) to tie the game up once more. With time winding down and just 0.3 left on the clock, Nemec then won the game for the Eagles with his third goal of the season and second point of the night, assisted by Brock Nixon (5) and Arthur Bidwell (8).

Next up, the Wranglers will travel to Bakersfield to take on the Condors on Saturday, Feb. 22 in at 7:05pm. The two teams will then head to Sin City on Tuesday, Feb. 25 at 7:05pm for a rematch here in Las Vegas. The first 1,000 fans in attendance on Tuesday will receive free Wranglers Trading Card sets, featuring specialty player portraits.

Group tickets for the Wranglers' 11th season are on sale now! With five different event options for groups of 10 or more, a Wranglers game is the perfect way to celebrate with friends, host a unique corporate outing, or fundraise for your organization. Groups can save 35 percent off regular game-day ticket prices, and luxury packages start at just $300 with food and drink options available. For more information, contact the Wranglers front office at (702) 471-7825 or visit wranglers.co . Don't forget to find the Wranglers on Facebook and follow @WranglersLV on Twitter for the latest updates.

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