Las Vegas Wranglers
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| Las Vegas Wranglers | |
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| Founded | 2003 |
| Home ice | Orleans Arena |
| Based in | Las Vegas |
| Colors | Red and Black |
| League | ECHL |
| Head coach | Glen Gulutzan |
| General manager | Glen Gulutzan |
| Owner | Charles Davenport, IV and Jonathan Fleisig |
| NHL Affiliate | Calgary Flames |
| AHL Affiliate | Omaha Ak-Sar-Ben Knights |
| Local Media | Las Vegas Review-Journal Las Vegas Sun |
The Las Vegas Wranglers are a minor league ice hockey team in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The Wranglers were originally to begin play in the WCHL, but the leauge merged with the ECHL before the began playing in 2003. Home games are played at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas. The Wranglers are the first and only team to hold a game that is played at midnight. The annual "Midnight Holiday Roundup" (the 'Holiday' part is so-called because it is held every December) was created so that Las Vegans who have to work during the usual game times (e.g. gaming industry), could come down and watch a game. Many other wacky promotions that the team's had includes the traditional mullet hat night and even gave away orange vests that said "Don't Shoot...I'm Human!" during a game on March 17, 2006, a joke on the Dick Cheney hunting incident.
The Wranglers are the ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Calgary Flames and the AHL's Omaha Ak-Sar-Ben Knights since the team's inaugural season in 2003. Under the terms of the affiliation agreement, up to nine Flames prospects can play for Las Vegas.
The Wranglers play in the Pacific Division of the ECHL's National Conference, are wrapping up their fourth season having qualified for the playoffs and a run at the Kelly Cup.
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[edit] Basic Information
[edit] Current roster
| Goaltenders | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number | Player | Catches | Acquired | Place of Birth | ||
| 35 |  |
Kevin Nastiuk | L | 2006 | Edmonton, Alberta | |
| 56 |  |
Mike McKenna | R | 2005 | St. Louis, Missouri | |
| 20 | |
Marc Magliarditi* | R | 2003 | Niagra Falls,New York | |
| Defensemen | ||||||
| Number | Player | Shoots | Acquired | Place of Birth | ||
| 2 | |
Mike McBain - C | L | 2003 | Kimberly, British Columbia | |
| 4 | |
Jason Jozsa | R | 2006 | Calgary, Alberta | |
| 9 | |
Ryan Bonni | L | 2006 | Winnipeg, Manitoba | |
| 10 | |
Jason Krischuk | R | 2006 | Anchorage, Alaska | |
| 11 | |
Bryce Thoma | R | 2006 | Saskatoon, Saskatchewan | |
| 37 | |
Scott Schoneck | L | 2005 | Abbey, Saskatchewan | |
| 57 | |
Aaron Power | R | 2006 | Cambridge, Ontario | |
| Forwards | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number | Player | Shoots | Position | Acquired | Place of Birth | |
| 3 | |
Ryan Donally | R | RW | 2006 | Tecumseh, Ontario |
| 8 | |
Nick Anderson | R | RW | 2005 | Proctor, Minnesota |
| 12 | |
Steve Crampton** | R | LW | 2005 | Winnipeg, Manitoba |
| 14 | |
Tyler Mosienko | L | C | 2006 | West St. Paul, Manitoba |
| 16 | |
Joe Tallari | L | F | 2006 | Thunder Bay, Ontario |
| 17 |  |
Arpad Mihaly | L | LW | 2007 | Meircurea, Romania |
| 18 | |
Kelly Czuy** | R | F | 2006 | Edmonton, Alberta |
| 19 | |
Derek Edwardson | L | C | 2005 | Morton Grove, Illinois |
| 21 |  |
Aki Seitsonen | R | C | 2006 | Riihimski, Finland |
| 22 | |
Chris Neiszner** | L | C | 2005 | Craik, Saskatchewan |
| 26 | |
Shawn Limpright | L | LW | 2004 | St. Adolphe, Manitoba |
| 27 | |
Marco Peluso* | L | LW | 2004 | Bovey, Minnesota |
| 31 | |
Sean O'Connor | 2005 | |||
| 32 | |
Adam Cracknell | R | RW | 2006 | Victoria, British Columbia |
(*)injured
(**)recalled to American Hockey League
[edit] Team captains
- Jason McBain 2003-05
- Mike McBain 2005-present
[edit] Head Coaches
- Glen Gulutzan 2003-present
[edit] Notable Players
- Greg Day 2003-04 (now plays for Fresno Falcons)
- Adam Huxley 2004-05
- Jason McBain 2003-05 (retired)
- Billy Tibbetts 2004-05
[edit] On Ice Staff
- Glen Gulutzan-Head Coach
- Brent Bilodeau-Assitant Coach
- Brian Garcia-Equipment Manager
[edit] Season-by-season record
Note: GP = Games played, W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties, OTL = Overtime losses, Pts = Points, GF = Goals for, GA = Goals against, PIM = Penalties in minutes
| Season | GP | W | L | OTL | Pts | GF | GA | PIM | Finish | Playoffs |
| 2003-04 | 72 | 43 | 22 | 7 | 93 | 227 | 186 | 1605 | 2nd, Pacific | Lost in Division semi-finals |
| 2004-05 | 72 | 31 | 33 | 8 | 70 | 201 | 199 | 1666 | 7th, West | Did Not Qualify |
| 2005-06 | 72 | 53 | 13 | 6 | 112 | 267 | 176 | 1513 | 2nd, West | Lost in Division finals |
| 2006-07 | 56 | 33 | 10 | 13 | 79 | 179 | 147 | 1043 |
[edit] Record Book
[edit] Team records
| Most Wins | 53 | (2005/06) |
| Most Losses | 33 | (2004/05) |
| Most Points | 112 | (2005/06) |
| Most GF | 267 | (2005/06) |
| Most GA | 199 | (2004/05) |
| Most PIM | 1666 | (2004/05) |
| Longest Win Streak | 12 | (Dec'3'05 - Dec'30'05) |
| Longest Road Win Streak | 10^ | (Nov'22'05 - Dec'31'05) |
^ - Tied an ECHL Record
[edit] Regular Season Records
| Most Goals | 34 | Matt Dzieduszycki | (2005/06) |
| Most Assists | 44 | Greg Day Jason McBain Matt Dzieduszycki Dan Tudin |
(2003/04) (2005/06) |
| Most Points | 78 | Matt Dzieduszycki | (2005/06) |
| Most PIM | 294 | Adam Huxley | (2004/05) |
| Highest +/- | +38 | Dan Tudin | (2005/06) |
| Most PP Goals | 11 | Dave Cousineau Chris Stanley Matt Dzieduszycki |
(2003/04) (2004/05) (2005/06) |
| Most PP Assists | 25 | Christian Chartier | (2005/06) |
| Most SH Goals | 7 | Dan Tudin | (2005/06) |
| Most GW Goals | 6 | Doug Wright | (2003/04) |
| Most Shots | 256 | Dan Tudin | (2005/06) |
| Most Wins | 34 | Marc "Mags" Magliarditi | (2005/06) |
| Most Shutouts | 3 | Marc "Mags" Magliarditi | (2005/06) |
| Lowest GAA | 2.35 | Marc "Mags" Magliarditi | (2003/04) |
| Highest Save% | .927 | Marc "Mags" Magliarditi | (2003/04 |
[edit] Playoff Records
| Most Goals | 6 | Steve Crampton | (2005/06) |
| Most Assists | 9 | Derek Edwardson | (2005/06) |
| Most Points | 12 | Steve Crampton Derek Edwardson |
(2005/06) |
| Most PIM | 34 | Steve Crampton | (2005/06) |
[edit] Career Records
| Most Years w/ Team | 3 | Marc "Mags" Magliarditi Mike McBain |
(2003-06) |
| Most Games Played | 200 | Mike McBain | (2003-06) |
| Most Goals | 54 | Dan Tudin | (2004-06) |
| Most Assists | 76 | Jason McBain | (2003-05) |
| Most Points | 119 | Dan Tudin | (2004-06) |
| Most PIM | 299 | Adam Huxley | (2004-06) |
| Most Minutes Played | 8245 | Marc "Mags" Magliarditi | (2003-06) |
| Most Wins | 80 | Marc "Mags" Magliarditit | (2003-06) |
| Most Shutouts | 7 | Marc "Mags" Magliarditi | (2003-06) |
[edit] Honors
- 2006 John Brophy Award (Glen Gulutzan)
- Tied for Longest Road Win Streak in ECHL history (10 - 22'Nov'05 - 31'Dec'05)
[edit] Fan Traditions
Las Vegas has a reputation for having some of the meanest and most vocal fans in the ECHL. Many of the Wranglers fans traditions are copied by Alaska Aces fans. Among their many antics are:
During Visiting Team Player Introductions:
- Screaming "sucks" after each player is introduced (i.e. Announcer:"...at Right Wing Nick Ganga" Fans: "Sucks!")
- Screaming "you suck too!" after the coach is introduced
During Pre-Game Warm-Ups
- Fans will boo the officials as the skate on the ice before the game.
During Game:
- After the Wranglers score a goal, fans chant the visiting goalie's last name three times and then "you suck!"
- After the visiting team kills a penalty, fans scream "and they still suck!" (i.e. Announcer: "Alaska returns to full strength.", Fans: "and they still suck!")
- When Wranglers Forward Marco Peluso is on the ice, one fan will yell "Marco" followed by numerous others screaming "Peluso" (a play on the swimming game "Marco Polo")
- Once a period during stoppage in play, the announcer will thank team dentist Dr. Afshin Azimi, DDS. At this time, many fans will stand up and wave to the crowd, pretending to be the good doctor.
- When the referee makes a bad call the fans will begin chanting "Ref, You Suck!"
- If you skate for the visiting team, Section 105 first 6 rows will ride you for the entire game. Phoenix right wing Greg Hornby is among their favorite targets.
- Some times the fans irritate the other team to the point where they will yell back until the coach tells them to SIT DOWN!
- When the Wranglers play the Alaska Aces, fans make sure to yell at Peter Metcalf of the Aces, after the time he doused a child with water who was banging on the penalty box.
- When The Wranglers play the Idaho Steelheads, the fans in section 108 will imitate Idaho Goaltender Steve Silverthorn's ritual he performs during a stopage in play.
- Also when playing the Steelheads, Section 105 has taken to giving the equipment manager the same grief they rain down on the players.
- On numerous occasions, fans have thrown potatoes on the ice when the Wranglers play Idaho
- When an opposing player is called for a penalty,the fans in sections 106 and 107 will stand and wave good-bye to him as he skates to the penalty box.
[edit] Miscellaneous
- Division Titles: none
- Kelly Cups: none
- Brabham Cup Titles: none
Main Rivals
[edit] External links
| ECHL | |
| 2006-07 teams: Alaska Aces | Augusta Lynx | Bakersfield Condors | Charlotte Checkers | Cincinnati Cyclones | Columbia Inferno | Dayton Bombers | Florida Everblades | Fresno Falcons | Gwinnett Gladiators | Idaho Steelheads | Johnstown Chiefs | Las Vegas Wranglers | Long Beach Ice Dogs | Pensacola Ice Pilots | Phoenix RoadRunners | Reading Royals | South Carolina Stingrays | Stockton Thunder | Texas Wildcatters | Toledo Storm | Trenton Titans | Utah Grizzlies | Victoria Salmon Kings | Wheeling Nailers | |
| Planned 2007-08 teams: Mississippi Sea Wolves | |
| Trophies and Awards: Patrick J. Kelly Cup | |
| Related Articles: NHL | AHL | CHL | SPHL | UHL | World Cup | |
