Wranglers Make History, Beat Utah In OT 3-2

West Valley, UT -- The Las Vegas Wranglers (44-12-12, 100 Points) edged the Utah Grizzlies (30-28-9, 69 Points) 3-2 in overtime at the E-Center on Wednesday night. Captain Peter Ferraro broke the Wranglers single season record with his 35th goal of the season and second of the night at 2:03 of overtime. Ferraro also added an assist as Las Vegas clinched the National Conference and Pacific Division titles (#1 overall seed in conference). Left wing Marco Peluso added a goal and an assist as the Wranglers became the only team in ECHL history to record three straight 100-point seasons. Goalie Kevin Lalande stopped 27 of 29 shots for the victory, improving to 16-5-4. Las Vegas will play in Fresno on Friday night at 7:30 pm.

In the first period, the two teams traded goals less than two minutes apart. Utah tallied on the first power play of the night, just 13-seconds into the extra-man advantage. Defenseman James Sanford rifled a shot to the net and Garett Bembridge re-directed the puck for his 10th goal of the season at 6:13. A few minutes later, Las Vegas captain Peter Ferraro finished off a feed from Adam Miller at 8:21. Ferraro's 34th goal of the season tied the game 1-1 and tied the team mark for most goals in one season. Center Matt Dzieduszycki scored 34 goals during the 2005-06 season.

In the second period, Las Vegas claimed the lead as left wing Marco Peluso scored his fourth goal of the season at 11:42, giving the Wranglers a 2-1 lead. Peluso's one-timer was set up by Ferraro and Jim Jorgensen. The Wranglers outshot the Grizzlies 22-10 in the middle period.

In the third period, Utah scored with 5:40 to go in the game to tie the game 2-2. Left wing Ryan Kinasewich scored his 20th goal of the season off a centering pass from Rob Sirianni to force overtime.

In the extra frame, center Adam Miller stickhandled through center, springing defenseman Aaron Power over the left wing Utah blueline. Power, sent a cross-ice pass to Peter Ferraro in the right wing circle. Ferraro rifled his 35th goal of the season in the upper corner of the Utah net just 2:03 into overtime, giving Las Vegas the win.

Las Vegas will play in Fresno this Friday at 7:30 pm, before heading to Phoenix on Tuesday at 7:11 pm. The Wranglers will finalize the season with a pair of games at home on Friday, April 4th against Bakersfield and Saturday, April 5th against Phoenix. Both home games start at 7:05 pm at the Orleans Arena.

Box Score 1 2 3 OT F
Las Vegas 1 1 0 1 3
Utah 1 0 1 0 2

First Period
Scoring: 1. UT Bembridge (10) (Sanford, Kinasewich) ppg 6:13. 2. LV P. Ferraro (34) (Miller, Peluso) 8:21. Penalties: UT Sirianni (kneeing) 2:04. LV Donally (slashing) 6:05. LV Power (tripping) 19:03.

Second Period
Scoring: 3. LV Peluso (4) (P. Ferraro, Jorgensen) 11:42. Penalties: UT Offers (slashing) 19:03. LV Mulherin (high sticking) 19:30.

Third Period
Scoring: 4. UT Kinasewich (20) (Sirianni, Cruthers) 14:20. Penalties: LV Jorgensen (interference) 12:11. Overtime Scoring: 5. LV P. Ferraro (35) (Power, Miller) 2:07. Penalties: None.

Shots: LAS 11-22-8-2=43 UT 9-10-10-0=29
Penalties: LAS 4-8 UT 2-4
Power Plays: LAS 0-2 UT 1-4
Goalies: LV Lalande 16-5-4 (27-29, 62:03); UT Rogers 0-3-2 (40-43, 62:03)
Referee: Travis Smith Linesman: Ryan Kemp, Ed Henderson
A: 3,510

The Wranglers play all 36 home games at the Orleans Arena, located at the Orleans Hotel and Casino at 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Individual game tickets are now on sale. Fans may purchase tickets on the Wranglers team website atwww.lasvegaswranglers.com.or the Orleans Arena website (www.orleansarena.com. Fans may also purchase tickets at any of the following locations in the valley: Galleria Mall, Meadows Mall, Orleans Casino showroom box office, Gold Coast Casino showroom box office and the Sun Coast Casino showroom box office. Tickets may be ordered by phone at (702) 739-3267.

Call (702) 471-PUCK (7825) for more information or visit www.lasvegaswranglers.com.