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| Las Vegas Wranglers | |
| City: |  Las Vegas, Nevada |
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| League: | ECHL |
| Conference: | National Conference |
| Division: | Pacific Division |
| Founded: | 2003 |
| Home Arena: | Orleans Arena |
| Colors: | red, black, silver, white |
| Owner(s): | Charles Davenport, IV and Jonathan Fleisig |
| General Manager: | Glen Gulutzan |
| Head Coach: | Glen Gulutzan |
| Media: | Las Vegas Review-Journal Cox On Demand |
| Affiliates: | Calgary Flames (NHL), Quad City Flames (AHL) |
| Franchise history | |
| 2003 to present: | Las Vegas Wranglers |
| Championships | |
| Regular Season Titles: | 2006-07 |
| Division Championships: | 2006-07, 2007-08 |
| Conference Championships: | None |
| Kelly Cups: | None |
The Las Vegas Wranglers are a minor league ice hockey team in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The Wranglers were originally to begin play in the West Coast Hockey League, but the WCHL merged with the ECHL before the beginning of the 2003 season. 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 work during the usual game times (e.g. employees of the gaming industry), could watch a game. Other wacky Wranglers promotions have included the traditional mullet hat night and even a give away of 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.[1] The Wranglers are the first team in ECHL history to have three consecutive 100-point seasons.[2]
The Wranglers have been the ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Calgary Flames and the AHL's Quad City Flames 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.[3]
The Wranglers play in the Pacific Division of the ECHL's National Conference and are one of the most prolific teams in ECHL history.
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[edit] History
The market was previously served by:
- Las Vegas Thunder (1993-1999) IHL
- Las Vegas Aces (1994-1995) PSHL
[edit] Players
[edit] Current roster
As of October 12, 2007:
| Goaltenders | ||||||
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| Number | Player | Catches | Acquired | Place of Birth | ||
| 56 |  |
Tim Boron | L | 2007 | Winnipeg, Manitoba | |
| 35 |  |
John Curry | R | 2007 | Shorewood, MN | |
| Defensemen | ||||||
| Number | Player | Shoots | Acquired | Place of Birth | ||
| 3 |  |
Gerry Burke | L | 2007 | Milton, Massachusetts | |
| 4 |  |
Jason Jozsa | R | 2006 | Calgary, Alberta | |
| 7 |  |
Sean Owens | R | 2007 | Victoria, British Columbia | |
| 8 |  |
Jason Dest | L | 2007 | Fraser, Michigan | |
| 9 |  |
Mike Madill | R | 2007 | Kirkland, Quebec | |
| 10 |  |
Jason Krischuk | R | 2006 | Anchorage, Alaska | |
| 33 |  |
Tyson Strachen | R | 2007 | Melfort, Saskatchewan | |
| 57 |  |
Aaron Power | R | 2006 | Cambridge, Ontario | |
| Forwards | ||||||
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| Number | Player | Shoots | Position | Acquired | Place of Birth | |
| 13 |  |
Chris Ferraro | R | RW | 2007 | Port Jefferson, New York |
| 14 | |
Tyler Mosienko | L | C | 2006 | West St. Paul, Manitoba |
| 15 | |
Josh Sciiba | L | F | 2007 | Westland, Michigan |
| 16 | |
Kelly Czuy | R | F | 2006 | Edmonton, Alberta |
| 17 | |
Peter Ferraro | R | RW | 2007 | Port Jefferson, New York |
| 18 | |
Matt Beaudoin | R | F | 2007 | Rock Forest, Quebec |
| 19 | |
Bruce Mulherin | R | LW | 2007 | Edmonton, Alberta |
| 21 | |
Brandon Kaleniecki | L | RW | 2007 | Livonia, Michigan |
| 23 | |
Adam Cracknell | R | RW | 2006 | Victoria, British Columbia |
| 24 | |
Thomas Harrison | R | F | 2007 | Thunder Bay, Ontario |
| 26 | |
Shawn Limpright | L | LW | 2004 | St. Adolphe, Manitoba |
| 27 | |
Marco Peluso | L | LW | 2004 | Bovey, Minnesota |
| 32 |  |
Matt Byrnes | R | LW | 2007 | Lincoln, Rhode Island |
| 43 | |
Ryan Donally | L | LW | 2006 | Tecumseh, Ontario |
| 44 | |
Curtis Fraser | R | C | 2007 | Surrey, British Columbia |
| 81 | |
Justin Donati | R | C | 2007 | Oakville, Ontario |
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Nathan Barrett | R | C | 2008 | Vancouver, British Columbia |
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| Title | Staff Member | |||||
| Head Coach | Glen Gulutzan | |||||
| Assistant Coach | Brent Bilodeau | |||||
| Trainer | Chris Testino | |||||
| Equipment Manager | Brian Garcia | |||||
[edit] Team captains
Jason McBain 2003-05- Mike McBain 2005-07
Peter Ferraro 2007-present
[edit] Notable players
- See also: List of Las Vegas Wranglers players
- Greg Day 2003-04
- Adam Huxley 2004-05
- Brent Krahn 2003-04
- Marc "Mags" Magliarditi 2003-07 (retired with team)
- Jason McBain 2003-05 (retired with team)
- Mike McBain 2003-08 (retired with team)
- Adam Pardy 2005-06
- Dany Sabourin 2003-04
- Billy Tibbetts 2004-05
[edit] Coaching History
| Coach | Tenure | W | L | T | Current status | |
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Glen Gulutzan | 2003 - | 218 | 92 | 47 | Current Coach and GM |
[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 | 72 | 46 | 12 | 14 | 106 | 231 | 187 | 1374 | 1st, Pacific | Lost in Conference semi-finals |
| 2007-08 | 70 | 46 | 12 | 12 | 104 | 240 | 172 | 1410 | 1st, Pacific | Season in Progress |
| 5 seasons | 358 | 219 | 92 | 47 | .677% | 1166 | 920 | 7558 | 2 Division Titles | 0 Kelly Cups, 1 Brabham Cup |
[edit] Season-by-season Playoff Recap
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2004:
| Pacific Division Semifinals Wranglers vs. Idaho |
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| Date | Away | Home | |
| April 6 | Idaho 2 | Wranglers 4 | |
| April 9 | Idaho 2 | Wranglers 3 | |
| April 10 | Wranglers 0 | Idaho 2 | |
| April 13 | Wranglers 3 | Idaho 4 | OT |
| April 14 | Idaho 3 | Wranglers 0 | |
| Idaho wins series 3–2 | |||
[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 | 18 | (2006/07 Season) |
| Longest Road Win Streak | 10 | (Nov'22'05 - Dec'31'05) |
[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 | 14 | Derek Edwardson | (2006/07) |
| 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 | 5 | Mike McKenna | (2006/07) |
| Lowest GAA | 2.21 | Mike McKenna | (2006/07) |
| Highest Save% | .927 | Marc "Mags" Magliarditi Mike McKenna |
(2003/04) (2006/07) |
[edit] Playoff records
| Most Goals | 6 | Steve Crampton Tyler Mosienko |
(2006) (2007) |
| Most Assists | 9 | Derek Edwardson | (2006) |
| Most Points | 12 | Steve Crampton Derek Edwardson |
(2006) |
| Most PIM | 34 | Steve Crampton | (2006) |
[edit] Career Records
| Most Years w/ Team | 5 | Mike McBain | (2003-08) |
| Most Games Played | 258 | Mike McBain | (2003-08) |
| Most Goals | 54 | Dan Tudin | (2004-06) |
| Most Assists | 76 | Jason McBain | (2003-05) |
| Most Points | 119 | Dan Tudin | (2004-06) |
| Most PIM | 360 | Shawn Limpright | (2004-07) |
| Most Minutes Played | 8517 | Marc "Mags" Magliarditi | (2003-07) |
| Most Wins | 83 | Marc "Mags" Magliarditit | (2003-07) |
| Most Shutouts | 7 | Marc "Mags" Magliarditi | (2003-06) |
[edit] All-Time Record Versus Opponents
This is a table of the overall win-loss-tie records for the Wranglers against certain opponents. Teams in italics are no longer members of the ECHL. Records in the playoffs are also included in the overall win-loss-tie records presented. The Wranglers have the most success against the Phoenix Roadrunners and the least success against the Reading Royals.
Records as of April 02, 2008:
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[edit] Honors
[edit] Team
- 2nd Highest Winning Percentage (.661; 2003-07) in ECHL History
- 2nd Highest Road Winning Percentage (.632; 2003-07) in ECHL History
- 3rd Most Points in One Season (112; 2005-06)
- 3rd Highest Winning Percentage for One Season (.778; 2005-06)
- 2nd Most Wins in One Season (53; 2005-06)
- 2nd Most Road Wins in One Season (25; 2005-06)
- 2nd (12; 2006-07) and 3rd (13; 2005-06) Fewest Loses in One Season
- Fewest Road Losses in One Season (5; 2006-07)
- 4th Most Ties in One Season (14; 2006-07)
- Tied for Longest Road Win Streak in ECHL history (10 - 22'Nov'05 - 31'Dec'05)
- Hold Longest Win Streak in ECHL history (18 games)
- Tied with 1990-91 Peoria Rivermen of the IHL for Longest Win Streak in professional hockey history (18 games).
- First team in ECHL history to have three consecutive 100-point seasons.
- 2007 Brabham Cup Champions
- 2007, 2008 Pacific Division Champions
[edit] Individual
- 2006 John Brophy Award (Glen Gulutzan)
[edit] Fan traditions
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Las Vegas has a reputation for having some of the meanest and most vocal fans in the ECHL. [citation needed] Alaska Aces Fans have taken to copy many of the Wranglers fan traditions.[citation needed] 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 "and he sucks, 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:
- 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.
- Always, when an opponent comes out of the penalty box. The announcer will announce that they are at "Full Strength," with the fans adding without a hitch..."AND THEY STILL SUCK!"
- The fans seated behind the opponents goaltender for two periods in Section 110, will always taunt and chant the goalies last name several times, other sections join in, and add..."You Suck!"
- When the referee makes a bad call the fans will begin chanting "Ref, You Suck!"
- Fans in section 117 ask the PA announcer "How much time?", he then responds, "One minute remaining in the period." The grateful fans then yell, "Thank you!"
- 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.[citation needed]
- Regularly fans irritate the other team to the point where they will yell back until the coach tells them to SIT DOWN![citation needed]
- 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.[citation needed]
- 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.[citation needed]
- Also when playing the Steelheads, Section 105 has taken to giving the equipment manager the same grief they rain down on the players.[citation needed]
- On numerous occasions, fans have thrown potatoes on the ice when the Wranglers play Idaho[citation needed]
- When an opposing player is called for a penalty,the fans will stand and wave good-bye to him as he skates to the penalty box.[citation needed]
- When a Wranglers goaltender makes a great save the fans in section 110 will stand and bow to him.[citation needed]
- The fans are especially vocal and rowdy during the playoffs, especially when playing rival Alaska & Idaho![citation needed]
[edit] Miscellaneous
[edit] Championships
- Division Titles: 2 - 2006-07, 2007-08
- Kelly Cups: none
- Brabham Cup Titles: 1 - 2006-07
[edit] Affiliation History
- Calgary Flames (2003 - Present)
[edit] Main Rivals
The Las Vegas Wranglers have significant rivalries with the Alaska Aces, Bakersfield Condors, Fresno Falcons, Idaho Steelheads, and Utah Grizzlies. The longest of the rivalries is with the Utah Grizzlies, which started between the Las Vegas Thunder and the Utah Grizzlies in the International Hockey League and came to its highest point during 1996 IHL Western Conference Finals. The Wranglers and the Steelheads have had a constant rivalry that has centered around the playoffs. The Wranglers have met the Steelheads in all three of their playoff appearnaces. The Alaska Aces rivalry began during the 2005-06 season in which the Wranglers fell one point behind the Aces for the West Division and Brabham Cup titles. The rivalries with the Condors and Falcons started off very softly during the Wranglers inaugural season but has become more heated since the Wranglers move into the Pacific Division during the 2006-07 season.
[edit] Theme Songs
The Wranglers have had numerous songs that represent the team during pre-game introductions. Songs that represented the regular season have included: Never Gonna Stop (The Red Red Kroovy), Stand Up, Ready Steady Go, ...To Be Loved, Crash, and Ain't Nothing Wrong With That. When the team makes the playoffs, the song that was used in the regular season is usually changed. Songs that have represented the playoffs have included: The Hand That Feeds and Lights and Sounds.
[edit] Logos
 Original Logo |
Alternate Logo |
5th Anniversary Logo |
[edit] References
- ^ Dewey, Todd (December 07, 2007). In the Midnight Hour: Wranglers staying up late. Las Vegas Review-Journal.
- ^ Fisher, Josh (March 27, 2008). Wranglers Clinch National Conference. LasVegasWranglers.com.
- ^ Calgary Flames. LasVegasWranglers.com.
[edit] External links
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| American Conference | North | Cincinnati Cyclones · Dayton Bombers · Elmira Jackals · Johnstown Chiefs · Reading Royals · Trenton Devils · Wheeling Nailers |
| South | Augusta Lynx · Charlotte Checkers · Columbia Inferno · Florida Everblades · Gwinnett Gladiators · Mississippi Sea Wolves · Pensacola Ice Pilots · South Carolina Stingrays | |
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Pacific | Bakersfield Condors · Fresno Falcons · Las Vegas Wranglers · Ontario Reign · Stockton Thunder |
| West | Alaska Aces · Idaho Steelheads · Phoenix Roadrunners · Utah Grizzlies · Victoria Salmon Kings | |
| Future teams | Myrtle Beach, SC · Toledo Walleye | |
| Related articles: List of ECHL seasons · Kelly Cup · Brabham Cup · All-Star Game · Awards · Timeline · Defunct teams · Hall of Fame · Arenas · Other Professional Hockey leagues | ||
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