Wranglers Win 5-1 Over Steelheads

Published on March 2, 2012 under ECHL (ECHL)
Las Vegas Wranglers News Release


Las Vegas - The Las Vegas Wranglers defeated the Idaho Steelheads 5-1 tonight in the first of a two-game road series.

Wranglers captain Mike Madill kicked off scoring tonight with a power play goal 16:33 minutes into the first. Exactly one minute later, Wranglers left wing Adam Miller scored a second power play goal for the team to give Las Vegas a 2-0 lead after outshooting Idaho 17 to 11. For his first goal of the season, Wranglers forward Jeff Hazelwood made it a 3-0 game just 36 seconds into the second, and a goal from center Judd Blackwater ended the period 4-0 in favor of Las Vegas.

The Steelheads got on the board midway through the third period, ending Wranglers goaltender Joe Fallon's shutout game on a goal from forward Derek LeBlanc. To make it a final score of 5-1, Wranglers left wing Robbie Smith netted a goal in the last four minutes of the game to collect the Las Vegas win. Madill, with a goal and an assist, and Fallon each received a Three Star honor.

The same two teams face off tomorrow night as the Wranglers continue a nine-game road series. When the team returns home on Sunday, March 18, Wranglers players will shave their heads on the ice to raise funds and awareness for St. Baldrick's Foundation. To donate to your favorite player, please visit the team page here . Tonight's full box score can be found here .

Group packages are on sale now at (702) 471-PUCK. Individual tickets to Wranglers games are available by phone at (702) 284-7777, and can be purchased in person at all Coast Casino properties, Town Square shopping center or online at www.orleansarena.com. The Wranglers play all 36 regular season home games at the Orleans Arena, located next to the Orleans Hotel and Casino at 4500 W. Tropicana Ave.

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