Wranglers Toss Teddies, Stuff Solar Bears, in 4-0 Victory

Published on December 1, 2012 under ECHL (ECHL)
Las Vegas Wranglers News Release


Las Vegas - On a "beary" special night, the Las Vegas Wranglers won 4-0 over the Orlando Solar Bears to nab their first shutout of the season during the team's 10th annual Teddy Bear Toss.

Owner of the ECHL's record for hardest slap shot at 102.7 mph, Wranglers defenseman Josh Godfrey kicked off scoring late in the first period with a shot from the point for a 1-0 lead, and over 900 teddy bears and stuffed animals poured onto the ice. From then onward, special teams dominated the game as the rest of Las Vegas' goals came on power play and penalty kill opportunities.

Wranglers center Chris Francis added a 5-on-3 power play goal to the board 5:40 into the second for the 2-0 advantage, and a second goal from Godfrey 28 seconds into the third on a power play carrying over from the second put the team up 3-0. For the 4-0 lead, and eventual win, Wranglers forward Andrew Sarauer broke away on a penalty kill and went one-on-one against Solar Bears goaltender Hannu Toivonen to score his first shorthanded goal of the season. In his first shutout of 2012-13, Wranglers goaltender Joe Fallon stopped all 27 shots he faced from Orlando.

The Wranglers split a set of home games next weekend between the Idaho Steelheads and Stockton Thunder, with both games starting at 7:05 p.m. on Dec. 7 and 8. Tonight's full box score can be found here.

Celebrating 10 seasons of Wranglers hockey this year, 2012-13 ticket plans are on sale now. Packages start at $93 and can be customized for five, 12 or 22-game plans. Full season tickets come with benefits including buddy passes, exclusive events, a team shop discount and more. Take advantage of the best deals by calling the Wranglers front office at (702) 471-PUCK . The Wranglers play all 36 regular season home games at Orleans Arena, located next to the Orleans Hotel and Casino at 4500 W. Tropicana Ave.

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