The Las Vegas Wranglers are a minor league ice hockey team in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The Wranglers began play as an ECHL expansion team 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 Roundup" 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 play in the West Division of the ECHL's National Conference.
Notable players
Current roster
As of March 15, 2006
| Forwards |
| Number |
|
Player |
Shoots |
Positon |
Acquired |
Place of Birth |
| 8 |
 |
Nick Anderson |
R |
RW |
2004 |
Proctor, Minnesota |
| 12 |
 |
Steve Crampton |
R |
LW |
2005 |
Winnipeg, Manitoba |
| 13 |
|
Chris Stanley - A |
L |
C |
2004 |
Parry Sound, Ontario |
| 17 |
|
Dan Tudin |
L |
LW |
2004 |
Ottawa, Ontario |
| 18 |
|
Derek Edwardson |
L |
C |
2005 |
Morton Grove, Illinois |
| 22 |
|
Chris Neiszner -
(Recalled by Omaha - AHL)
|
R |
C |
2005 |
Craik, Saskatchewan |
| 23 |
|
Thomas Bellemare |
L |
RW |
2005 |
Shawinigan, Quebec |
| 26 |
|
Shawn Limpright |
L |
LW |
2004 |
St. Adolphe, Manitoba |
| 27 |
|
Darren Lynch -
(Recalled by Omaha - AHL)
|
R |
RW |
2004 |
Regina, Saskatchewan |
| 28 |
|
Marco Peluso |
L |
LW |
2004 |
Bovey, Minnesota |
| 31 |
|
Shawn O'Connor |
R |
RW |
2005 |
Victoria, British Columbia |
| 34 |
|
Matt Dzieduszycki |
L |
C |
2004 |
Mississauga, Ontario |
| 41 |
|
Charles Linglet -
(Recalled by Peoria - AHL)
|
L |
LW |
2005 |
Montreal, Quebec |
| 47 |
|
Todd Alexander - A |
L |
LW |
2005 |
Fort St. John, British Columbia |
| ? |
|
Chris Kenady - (Placed on 7 day IR) |
R |
RW |
2006 |
Mound, Minnesota |
Team captains
Not to be forgotten
- Greg Day 2003-04
- Adam Huxley 2004-05
- Jason McBain 2003-05
- Jonathan Shockey 2003-04
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 in Pacific Division |
Lost in Division semi-finals |
| 2004-05 |
72 |
31 |
33 |
8 |
70 |
201 |
199 |
1666 |
7th in West Division |
Out of playoffs |
| 2005-06* |
61 |
45 |
10 |
6 |
96 |
227 |
151 |
1298 |
2nd in West Division |
Clinched Playoff Berth |
*=as current as 3/15
Record Book
Team records
| Most Wins |
45 |
(2005/06) |
|
| Most Loses |
33 |
(2004/05) |
|
| Most Points |
96 |
(2005/06) |
|
| Most GF |
227 |
(2003/04)
(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
Regular Season Records
| Most Goals |
32 |
Matt Dzieduszycki |
(2005/06) |
|
| Most Assists |
44 |
Greg Day
Jason McBain
|
(2003/04) |
|
| Most Points |
72 |
Matt Dzieduszycki
Dan Tudin
|
(2005/06) |
|
| Most PIM |
294 |
Adam Huxley |
(2004/05) |
|
| Highest +/- |
+32 |
Chris Kenady |
(2003/04) |
|
| Most PP Goals |
11 |
Dave Cousineau |
(2003/04) |
|
| Most PP Assists |
19 |
Jason McBain
Christian Chartier
|
(2003/04)
(2005/06)
|
|
| Most SH Goals |
7 |
Dan Tudin |
(2005/06) |
|
| Most Shots |
237 |
Jason McBain |
(2003/04) |
|
| Most Wins |
31 |
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 |
|
Career Records
| Most Years w/ Team |
3 |
Marc "Mags" Magliarditi
Mike McBain
|
(2003-06) |
|
| Most Games Played |
189 |
Mike McBain |
(2003-06) |
|
| Most Goals |
47 |
Dan Tudin |
(2004-06) |
|
| Most Assists |
76 |
Jason McBain |
(2003-05) |
|
| Most Points |
109 |
Dan Tudin |
(2004-06) |
|
| Most PIM |
299 |
Adam Huxley |
(2004-06) |
|
| Most Minutes Played |
7888 |
Marc "Mags" Magliarditi |
(2003-06) |
|
| Most Wins |
76 |
Marc "Mags" Magliarditit |
(2003-06) |
|
| Most Shutouts |
7 |
Marc "Mags" Magliarditi |
(2003-06) |
|
Fan Traditions
During Visiting Team Player Introductions:
- Screaming "sucks" after each player is introduced (i.e. Anouncer:"...at Right Wing Nick Ganga" Fans: "Sucks!"
- Screaming "you suck too!" after the coach is introduced
During Game:
- After the Wranglers score a goal, fans chant the visiting goalie's last name three times and then "you suck!" (all hockey fans all around the world do this, so it is not truly special)
- After the visiting team kills a penalty, fans scream "and they still suck!" (i.e. Anouncer: "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")
Miscellaneous
Original Logo (Never Used)
- Division Titles: none
- Kelly Cup Titles: none
- Brabham Cup Titiles: none
Main Rivals
External links
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