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Arbor View dominant in season-opener, drops Desert Oasis 46-0
Friday, Aug. 31, 2012
The Arbor View High football team opened its 2012 season with a 46-0 victory against Desert Oasis, dominating the action from the first kickoff to the last whistle.
On vacation, Wranglers coach attempts to save drowning man
Thursday, July 12, 2012
Just a few months after leading the Las Vegas Wranglers to their second Western Conference championship, head coach Ryan Mougenel was enjoying some time away from the rink in Boston on Thursday afternoon.
Vladimir Guerrero gives 51s' lineup, attendance a boost
Saturday, June 2, 2012
Vladimir Guerrero has homered against all 30 Major League Baseball franchises, started in seven all-star games and appeared in a World Series in 2010 as a member of the Texas Rangers.
Everblades close out series over Wranglers to win Kelly Cup
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
The Wranglers rallied back from a 2-0 deficit to force overtime in Game 5 of the Kelly Cup Finals, but Florida’s Brandon MacLean scored the game-winning goal 4:54 into the extra session to hand the Everblades their first Kelly Cup.
With Game 4 loss, Wranglers on brink of elimination
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
The Florida Everblades scored the opening two goals of the game Tuesday and scored another in the third period to defeat the Wranglers 3-1 in Game 4 of the Kelly Cup Finals.
Wranglers lose a late lead, drop Game 3 of Kelly Cup Finals in OT
Saturday, May 19, 2012
After Florida tied the game with 3:49 left in regulation, the Everblades completed the comeback with a Matt Marquardt goal in overtime to win 4-3 and take a 2-1 lead over the Wranglers in the Kelly Cup Finals best-of-seven series.
Local bar to host viewing party for Wranglers' Kelly Cup games in Florida
Online feed also available for $8 per game
Friday, May 18, 2012
With the Las Vegas Wranglers in Florida for Games Nos. 3 to 5 of the Kelly Cup Finals against the Everblades, Scooter’s Pub at 6200 S. Rainbow Blvd. is hosting a viewing party for all three of the team’s road games. Fans can also view Kelly Cup Final games online at www.americaonesports.com for a charge of $8 per game.
Everblades score 7 unanswered goals to stun Wranglers in Game 2 of Finals
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
The Las Vegas Wranglers were greeted with a standing ovation from the 5,569 fans at the Orleans Arena Tuesday after racing out to a 2-0 first-period lead over the Everblades in Game 2 of the Kelly Cup Finals.
Wranglers hold on late, top Florida 2-1 in Kelly Cup Finals opener
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
One game down. Three to go. The Las Vegas Wranglers battled Monday until the final seconds of regulation to preserve a 2-1 victory against Florida Everblades at the Orleans Arena in the first game of a best-of-seven-game Kelly Cup Finals series. Florida out-shot Las Vegas 33-23, but Las Vegas goalie Joe Fallon continued his hot play with 32 saves to help the Wranglers — 12-2 in the postseason and riding a five-game winning streak — inch closer to the title.
Las Vegas, the home of championship hockey? Wranglers out to make it happen
Monday, May 14, 2012
They started their season playing what was touted as “The Last Hockey Game on Earth,” a tongue-in-cheek promotion spoofing a Christian broadcaster’s prediction of the apocalypse.
After icing Alaska, Wranglers look to bring championship to Las Vegas
Thursday, May 3, 2012
The Las Vegas Wranglers, who have treated Vegas to such gonzo promotions as “Dick Cheney Hunting Vest Night” and “Rod Blagojevich Prison Uniform Night” to draw attention in an entertainment-drenched environment, are now hoping to make a splash by bringing something else to the Nevada desert for the first time.
Wranglers take 3-1 lead over Aces in playoff series
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
The Wranglers scored the opening three goals of Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals to defeat the Aces 3-2 and take a 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven series.
Wranglers take 2-1 series lead with win over Alaska
Monday, April 30, 2012
In a back-and-forth game, Wranglers center Eric Lampe scored his second overtime goal of the postseason Sunday in Anchorage to give Las Vegas a 3-2 victory over Alaska in Game 3 of the Western Conference finals.
Wranglers bounce back, even series with Alaska
Friday, April 27, 2012
After a lackluster performance in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals Thursday, Wranglers coach Ryan Mougenel gave his team a passionate postgame speech about seizing the moment and raising the intensity level of the team’s play.
Wranglers fall to Alaska in Game 1 of conference finals
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Alaska center Ryan Cruthers deflected in a Tyson Marsh slap shot from center ice with 4:06 remaining in regulation, giving the Aces a 2-1 victory over the Wranglers in Game 1 of the ECHL Western Conference Finals best-of-seven series.
Wranglers will renew rivalry with Alaska in conference finals
A contest in 2009 featured more than its share of heated moments for players, Alaska fans in taking rivalry to another level
Thursday, April 26, 2012
There is no love lost in this matchup. The Las Vegas Wranglers and Alaska Aces will renew their ECHL rivalry at 7:05 p.m. Thursday in the first game of a best-of-seven series in the Western Conference Finals at the Orleans Arena. If history repeats itself, the series will feature more than its share of hard-hitting and physical play, and a spiked interest between the fans of the two clubs.
Sent down by Blue Jays, Travis Snider making most of his time with 51s
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
At this point in his professional baseball career, highly touted prospect Travis Snider expected to be a regular in the big leagues.
Wranglers beat Idaho 2-1, advance to Western Conference finals
Monday, April 23, 2012
Wranglers center Eric Lampe scored a goal midway through overtime Sunday night to defeat the Idaho Steelheads 2-1 and advance Las Vegas to the Western Conference finals with a 4-1 series victory.
Wranglers one win away from ECHL Western Conference finals
Saturday, April 21, 2012
The Wranglers scored three unanswered goals over the course of the second and third periods to defeat the Steelheads 4-1 Saturday and improve to 3-1 in the Western Conference Semifinals best-of-seven series.
Wranglers drop Game 3 at Idaho, lead playoff series 2-1
Thursday, April 19, 2012
In a back and forth battle, the Steelheads scored the final two goals of Game 3 Thursday to defeat the Wranglers 4-3 and pull within one game of Las Vegas in the Western Conference Semifinals best-of-seven series.
With OT victory, Wranglers take 2-0 playoff series lead over Idaho
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
After Idaho forced overtime on a goal with less than two minutes remaining in regulation, Wranglers center Scott Campbell scored on the team’s first shot in overtime to defeat the Steelheads 3-2 in Game 2 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
Wranglers take first game of conference semifinals against Idaho, 3-1
Monday, April 16, 2012
After falling behind 1-0 Monday night, the Wranglers rallied back with three unanswered goals to defeat Idaho 3-1 in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals best-of-seven series at the Orleans Arena.
Wranglers face goalie on hot streak as they open conference semifinals
Monday, April 16, 2012
The Las Vegas Wranglers hockey team advanced to the Western Conference Semifinals for the first time since 2008-09 with a sweep of the Utah Grizzlies in the first round of the East Coast Hockey League Playoffs. The third-seeded Wranglers will play the seventh-seeded Idaho Steelheads in a best-of-seven series, which starts Monday at 7:05 p.m. at the Orleans Arena.
51s overpowered by Sacramento, look to even series Sunday
Sunday, April 8, 2012
The Sacramento River Cats baseball team scored four runs in the third inning and three more in the fifth to help defeat the Las Vegas 51s 10-8 Saturday night at Cashman Field.
Wranglers advance to conference semifinals with 3-game sweep of Utah
Thursday, April 5, 2012
The Las Vegas Wranglers rallied back from a 2-1 deficit Thursday to defeat Utah 4-2 and advance to the Western Conference semifinals with a three-game sweep of the Grizzlies.
Wranglers take 2-0 playoff series lead over Utah
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
A night after stopping 21 shots in a shutout victory over the Grizzlies in Game 1, Wranglers goaltender Mitch O’Keefe recorded 46 saves, including 19 in the third period, to help the Wranglers take a 2-0 series lead with a 3-2 victory Tuesday.
Wranglers win first playoff game
Monday, April 2, 2012
Las Vegas center Eric Lampe scored two goals and goaltender Mitch O’Keefe stopped all 21 shots he faced as the Wranglers beat the Grizzlies 2-0 in Game 1 of the Kelly Cup Playoffs.
29. John Lindsey (2007-08)
Instead of retiring from baseball, he became one of the Las Vegas franchise's most popular players
Monday, April 2, 2012
John Lindsey played two seasons for the Las Vegas 51s in 2007 and 2008, becoming the only player in franchise history to win the annual Mayor’s Trophy based on fan voting in back-to-back years.
20. Carlos Baerga (1989, '99)
Monday, April 2, 2012
Carlos Baerga played two seasons for Las Vegas during his minor leage career. He started with the Las Vegas Stars in 1989 and returned a decade later to Las Vegas in 1999 for 21 games.
11. Ed Wojna (1984-87)
He's among the Las Vegas franchise's all-time leaders in virtually every pitching category
Monday, April 2, 2012
Ed Wonja is one of the top pitchers in Las Vegas franchise history.
5. Joey Cora (1987-90)
He had a franchise best 37-game hitting streak, ranks high in several notable categories in the franchise's record book
Monday, April 2, 2012
After playing four seasons with Las Vegas in the late 1980s, Joey Cora ranks among the team’s top 10 career hitters in several notable categories.
3. Matt Kemp (2006-07)
One of baseball's best modern day outfielders, Matt Kemp dominated PCL for parts of two seasons in Las Vegas
Monday, April 2, 2012
During the 2006 and 2007 seasons, the Las Vegas 51s had some of the best minor league prospects in all of baseball.
Wranglers wrap up regular season, skate into playoffs seeded third
Saturday, March 31, 2012
The Wranglers rallied back from a 3-1 third period deficit to force overtime, but were held scoreless in the shootout as they dropped their regular-season finale 4-3 to Colorado on Saturday at the Orleans Arena.
Eric Lampe breaks record as Wranglers rally to top Colorado
Saturday, March 31, 2012
Six Wranglers players scored a goal Friday night as Las Vegas overcame a three-goal deficit to rally back and defeat Colorado 6-4 at the Orleans Arena.
Win over Alaska puts Wranglers within one point of leading Pacific Division
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
The Wranglers scored three goals in a six-minute stretch in the second period to help defeat the Western Conference-leading Alaska Aces 4-2 Tuesday night at the Orleans Arena.
Idaho skates by Wranglers again, 3-2
Sunday, March 25, 2012
For the second consecutive night, the Idaho Steelheads defeated the Las Vegas Wranglers 3-2 in an overtime shootout, sweeping the weekend series.
Wranglers fall to Idaho after six-round shootout
Saturday, March 24, 2012
After tying the game in the third period to force overtime, the Steelheads defeated the Wranglers 3-2 in a six-round shootout Friday night at the Orleans Arena.
Wranglers finish with a flurry to best Colorado
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
After seeing a two-goal lead disappear, the Las Vegas Wranglers scored two goals in the final three minutes of action to prevail with a 5-3 victory over the Colorado Eagles Tuesday at the Orleans Arena.
Wranglers fall short against Bakersfield, 4-3
Sunday, March 18, 2012
Despite outshooting Bakersfield 43-23, including 20-3 in the third period, the Las Vegas Wranglers hockey team on Sunday was defeated 4-3 at the Orleans Arena.
For those starting a business, there's no need to go it alone
Monday, March 12, 2012
With the economy still sluggish and lenders remaining tighter with their money than they were during the boom years in Las Vegas, finding financing to start a small business can be a challenge.
Wranglers back on track after exceptional defensive performance
Sunday, Feb. 19, 2012
Las Vegas forward Josh Lunden scored two power-play goals and goaltender Mitch O’Keefe collected 25 saves as the Wranglers snapped a two-game losing streak with a 2-1 victory over Utah Saturday at the Orleans Arena.
Wranglers 'need to bear down' after loss to Grizzlies
Friday, Feb. 17, 2012
The Utah Grizzlies scored three unanswered goals to rally back from a 3-1 deficit and defeat the Wranglers 4-3 Friday night at the Orleans Arena in the first of a three-game series between the two teams.
Palo Verde's big fourth-quarter comeback seals win over Clark
Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012
The Palo Verde High boy’s basketball team erased a nine-point fourth quarter deficit with the aid of a 22-6 scoring spurt to defeat Clark 70-64 Wednesday and advance to the Sunset Regional semifinals.

Wranglers knock off Ontario 4-3 in overtime
Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012
Wranglers (31-16-1-4) forward Josh Lunden scored a wraparound goal with 1:33 left in overtime to end a three-game losing streak as Las Vegas secured a 4-3 victory over Ontario Saturday afternoon at the Orleans Arena.
Wranglers held scoreless for most of game in loss to Bakersfield
Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012
After taking a 1-0 lead in the opening minutes of action on a Scott Campbell goal, the Wranglers were held scoreless the final 57 minutes of play as Bakersfield rallied back for a 2-1 victory Friday at the Orleans Arena.
Wranglers net come-from-behind win in 'playoff-like atmosphere'
Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012
Las Vegas forward Josh Lunden scored a power-play goal at the 6:13 mark of the third period to cap a 2-1 come from behind victory for the Wranglers as they defeated Alaska for the first time on the season.
Wranglers come out flat, end up losing 4-2 to Alaska
Friday, Feb. 3, 2012
After battling to a 2-2 tie through the first 40 minutes of action, Alaska scored two goals in the final period to defeat the Wranglers 4-2 Thursday night at the Orleans Arena.

Wranglers beat Colorado 5-1 on home ice
Monday, Jan. 16, 2012
Las Vegas defenseman Jeff May scored two goals and added an assist to help the Wranglers recover from an early first-period deficit and defeat the Colorado Eagles 5-1 Monday afternoon at the Orleans Arena.
Pete MacArthur stars as Wranglers put away Reign
Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012
Las Vegas (23-11-1-3) forward Pete MacArthur scored a goal and recorded two assists to help the Wranglers defeat the Ontario Reign 3-1 Saturday in front of a season-high crowd of 6,728 fans at the Orleans Arena.
After a scoreless first period, MacArthur opened the scoring for the Wranglers at the 4:48 mark of the second period as he fired in a slap shot from the slot for his 11th goal of the season. He was assisted by Eric Lampe and Michael Busto on the goal.
Wranglers notch overtime win over division foe Ontario
Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012
Wranglers defenseman Barry Goers scored a power-play goal 32 seconds into overtime to give Las Vegas a 2-1 come-from-behind victory over Pacific Division foe Ontario Friday night at the Orleans Arena.