Taylor Returns From AHL, Wranglers Host Game One Tonight
The Las Vegas Wranglers announced on Friday that center Justin Taylor has been returned to the team by the Milwaukee Admirals (AHL).
Taylor played in 36 games for Las Vegas this season, scoring 13 goals and adding 17 assists for 30 points. The National Conference All-Star was called up to the AHL five times this season, including three stints with the Chicago Wolves. Taylor also suited up for Milwaukee and Houston. In 19 AHL games, Taylor scored four goals and dished out three assists for seven points.
Las Vegas will have home-ice advantage in the first round over Bakersfield after finishing in second place in the Pacific Division. The best of seven series will start in Las Vegas this tonight and Saturday. Game Two is set for a 7:30 PM faceoff on Saturday, April 11th at the Orleans Arena. The series will then shift to Bakersfield for Games Three, Four and Five at Rabobank Arena at 7:30 PM. Game Three is set for Wednesday, April 15th and Game Four is slated for Friday, April 17th in Bakersfield. If necessary, the Condors will host Game Five on Saturday, April 18th at 7:30 PM. If needed, the series will shift back to Las Vegas for Games Six and Seven at 7:30 PM at the Orleans Arena. Game Six is slated for Tuesday, April 21st and if needed, Game Seven is scheduled for Wednesday, April 22nd.
Pacific Division Semi-Finals
Las Vegas vs. Bakersfield
Game 1: Bakersfield at Las Vegas on Friday, April 10th at 7:30 PM at the Orleans Arena
Game 2: Bakersfield at Las Vegas on Saturday, April 11th at 7:30 PM at the Orleans Arena
Game 3: Las Vegas at Bakersfield on Wednesday, April 15th at 7:00 PM at Rabobank Arena
Game 4: Las Vegas at Bakersfield on Friday, April 17th at 7:00 PM at Rabobank Arena
Game 5: Las Vegas at Bakersfield on Saturday, April 18th at 7:00 PM at Rabobank Arena – X
Game 6: Bakersfield at Las Vegas on Tuesday, April 21st at 7:30 PM at the Orleans Arena – X
Game 7: Bakersfield at Las Vegas on Wednesday, April 22nd at 7:30 PM at the Orleans Arena – X
Best of Seven Series
X = If Necessary
Playoff strip packages are available immediately at (702) 471-7825 (PUCK).
2009-10 season seat packages are on sale now at (702) 471-PUCK. The Wranglers play all 36 regular season home games at the Orleans Arena, located at the Orleans Hotel and Casino at 4500 W. Tropicana Avenue. Individual game tickets are on sale now at (702) 284-7777.
