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Wranglers Top Condors 3-1, Force Game Seven

April 22, 2009 - ECHL (ECHL)
Las Vegas Wranglers News Release


Las Vegas, NV - The Las Vegas Wranglers (3-3) defeated the Bakersfield Condors (3-3) 3-1 in Game Six of the Pacific Division Semi Finals in front of 3,118 fans Tuesday night at the Orleans Arena. Wranglers Dan Spang and J.D. Watt scored power-play goals as the Las Vegas tied the best-of-seven series 3-3 with the win. Las Vegas goalie Glenn Fisher made 30 saves for his second win of the playoffs. Forward Dan Riedel also tallied for Las Vegas. Dave Bonk scored the lone Condors goal. Bakersfield goalie Yutaka Fukufuji stopped 33 of 36 shots in the loss. Las Vegas and Bakersfield will decide the series in Game Seven at the Orleans Arena on Wednesday night at 7:30 PM.

After a scoreless first period, Bakersfield forward Dave Bonk opened the scoring at 5:53 of the middle period. Bonk chipped in the puck for his fourth goal of the playoffs and the 1-0 Condors lead. Las Vegas pulled even with 1:52 remaining in the second period, as defenseman Dan Spang scored a power-play goal. Spang beat Bakersfield goalie Yutaka Fukufuji with a wrist shot with 1:56 left in the second period, tying the game 1-1 after two periods of play.

In the third period, Las Vegas converted on an early power play to take a 2-1 lead. Forward J.D. Watt deflected a Sean Owens shot from the point at 2:04 for his second goal of the postseason. Las Vegas forward Dan Riedel padded the lead to 3-1 at 5:44 of the third period. Forwards Kelly Czuy and Adam Miller set up Riedel's third goal of the playoffs.

The decisive Game 7 is set for at 7:30 PM on Wednesday, April 22nd at the Orleans Arena. Tickets for Game 7 are on sale now at the Orleans Arena Box Office, the Orleans Casino Showroom Box Office or by calling (702) 284-7777.

Pacific Division Semi-Finals Las Vegas vs. Bakersfield

Game 1: Bakersfield 1 at Las Vegas 3 F

Game 2: Bakersfield 3 at Las Vegas 2 F

Game 3: Las Vegas 5 at Bakersfield 6 OT F

Game 4: Las Vegas 4 at Bakersfield 0 F

Game 5: Las Vegas 3 at Bakersfield 4 OT F

Game 6: Bakersfield 1 at Las Vegas 3 F (Series Tied 3-3)

Game 7: Bakersfield at Las Vegas on Wednesday, April 22nd at 7:30 PM at the Orleans Arena

Best of Seven Series X = If Necessary

Playoff strip packages are available immediately at (702) 471-7825 (PUCK).

2009-10 season seat packages are on sale now at (702) 471-PUCK. The Wranglers play all 36 regular season home games at the Orleans Arena, located at the Orleans Hotel and Casino at 4500 W. Tropicana Avenue. Individual game tickets are on sale now at (702) 284-7777.



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