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Utah's hot power play burns Wranglers in shutout
Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009
Despite having nearly a week off since their last meeting, the Las Vegas Wranglers still need more time to solve the Utah Grizzlies.
The Wranglers' affinity for the penalty box and inability to stop the Grizzlies' power play combined for a nasty result Friday night as Utah shutout Las Vegas 4-0 in front of a near sell-out crowd of 9,304 fans at the E-Center.
Three Wranglers called up to AHL
Monday, Nov. 16, 2009
As the Las Vegas Wranglers prepare for a three-game road trip against the Utah Grizzlies, they will have to do so without some of their top point producers.
The Wranglers (6-8) announced Monday that the San Antonio Rampage of the American Hockey League recalled forwards Justin Bernhardt and Matt Watkins. The Wranglers also loaned defenseman Robbie Bina to the Rampage on Monday.
Wranglers lose road game to Grizzlies in Utah
Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009
WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah — Nearly everything that could have gone wrong did.
The Las Vegas Wranglers tried to play catch up from the opening minute Saturday night, but the Utah Grizzlies maintained a relentless attack to maul the Wranglers 8-3 in front of 3,390 fans at the E-Center.
Wranglers defeat Grizzlies in a shutout
Friday, Nov. 13, 2009
It was a night of many firsts at the Orleans Arena on Thursday.
The Las Vegas Wranglers blasted the Utah Grizzlies 4-0 in front of 3,681 fans for the first Thursday night victory of the regular season, first win over Utah in four tries and goaltender Michael Ouzas' first shutout of the year.
Nothing can keep this defenseman down
Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009
When Robbie Bina skates onto the ice at the Orleans Arena a video plays of the under-sized defenseman pretending to punch out his much taller and much heavier line mate Chris Frank.
The comical introduction is vintage Bina -- an adored teammate who is as valuable on the ice as he is in the locker room
Former Wrangler makes NHL debut
Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009
Defenseman Deryk Engelland became the eighth former Las Vegas Wranglers player to reach the NHL when he suited up for the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday night.
Wranglers' home ice woes continue against Utah
Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009
The Utah Grizzlies have truly made themselves right at home at the Orleans Arena.
Utah snagged its third consecutive victory in Las Vegas Tuesday night by edging the Wranglers 3-2 in front of 2,943 fans.
Wranglers add AHL forward
Monday, Nov. 9, 2009
American Hockey League veteran Francis Lemieux is heading to Las Vegas according to a report by the Grand Rapids Press.
The Grand Rapids Griffins loaned the 25-year-old forward to the Wranglers on Monday night.
Wranglers set to hold toy drive Friday
Monday, Nov. 9, 2009
The Las Vegas Wranglers announced Monday they will hold a toy drive Friday night to benefit Opportunity Village.
Fans are asked to bring new, unwrapped toys for boys and girls ages 5-to-6-years-old to the Wranglers game at the Orleans Arena on Friday.
Wranglers miss opportunities, suffer first road loss of season
Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — Missed opportunities coupled with a struggling power play unit doomed the Las Vegas Wranglers Saturday night.
The Bakersfield Condors used two late goals by Dan Sexton to hand Las Vegas its first road loss of the season 4-2 in front of 5,368 fans at Rabobank Arena.

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Prep Football: Week 13 Picks
Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009
Las Vegas Sun reporters Ray Brewer and Steve Silver attempt to pick the winning team from prep contests across the Las Vegas area.
Prep Football: Week 12 Picks
Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009
Las Vegas Sun reporters Ray Brewer and Steve Silver attempt to pick the winning team from prep contests across the Las Vegas area.
Prep Football: Week 11 Picks
Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009
Las Vegas Sun reporters Ray Brewer and Steve Silver attempt to pick the winning team from prep contests across the Las Vegas area.
Prep Football: Week 10 Picks
Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009
Las Vegas Sun reporters Ray Brewer and Steve Silver attempt to pick the winning team from prep contests across the Las Vegas area.
Prep Football: Week 9 Picks
Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009
Las Vegas Sun reporters Ray Brewer and Steve Silver attempt to pick the winning team from prep contests across the Las Vegas area.
Prep Football: Week 8 Picks
Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009
Las Vegas Sun reporters Ray Brewer and Steve Silver attempt to pick the winning team from prep contests across the Las Vegas area.
Prep Football: Week 7 Picks
Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009
Las Vegas Sun reporters Ray Brewer and Steve Silver attempt to pick the winning team from prep contests across the Las Vegas area.
Prep Football: Week 6 picks
Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009
Las Vegas Sun reporters Ray Brewer and Steve Silver attempt to pick the winning team from prep contests across the Las Vegas area.
Prep Football: Week 5 picks
Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2009
Las Vegas Sun reporters Ray Brewer and Steve Silver attempt to pick the winning team from prep contests across the Las Vegas area.
Prep football: Week 4 picks
Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2009
Las Vegas Sun reporters Ray Brewer and Steve Silver attempt to pick the winning team from prep contests across the Las Vegas area.

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