ECHL Orlando Solar Bears

Game Preview: Solar Bears vs. Greenville Road Warriors - January 30

Published on January 30, 2013 under ECHL (ECHL)
Orlando Solar Bears News Release


Who: Orlando (19-22-2-2, 42pts) vs.

Greenville Road Warriors (New York Rangers) (27-15-2-2, 58pts)

Where: Amway Center - Orlando, FL

When: 7:00 p.m.

Listen Live: iHeartSolarBears.com, 740thegame.com, iheart.com/live/601/ - Pregame starts at 6:45 p.m.

Watch Live: America One

Follow: Game Updates on Twitter at @OSBHockeyGU

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Matchup:

The Solar Bears return home from a three-game road trip to begin a stretch that will see them play 13 of their next 14 games on home ice. The Solar Bears began their road trip by defeating the Gwinnett Gladiators by a 4-3 score before falling in back-to-back games to the South Carolina Stingrays. The second game between Orlando and South Carolina saw both G John Curry and D Josh Caron leave the game due to injury. Caron has been transferred to the 21-day IR and Curry is questionable for tonight's matchup. Greenville is in the midst of a five game road trip that started with a 4-1 win over the Gwinnett Gladiators before splitting a pair of games last weekend against the Florida Everblades. The loss against Florida on Sunday was the first time Greenville had suffered a regulation loss since the Everblades beat them 6-4 on January 4, a stretch of eight games. The Solar Bears are 1-2-0-1 against the Road Warriors this season.

Solar Bears Notes:

C Mathew Sisca earned his 100th ECHL point with an assist on Sunday... The Solar Bears have registered a power play goal in three straight games... F Michael Neal has scored in back-to-back games... F Mike Liambas is fourth in the league with 162 PIM... C Ryan Cruthers missed Sunday's game due to suspension but had scored in four previous games leading into the game. His goal streak remains active... RW Dan Gendur leads Orlando against Greenville with four points (2 goals, 2 assists) in three games... G Mike Brodeur remains on the 21-day IR... D Sean Lorenz was transferred from the reserve to the 21-day IR last week... D Jesse Dudas remains on the 21-day IR... D Josh Caron was placed on the 21-day IR on Monday... F Mike Sgroi was signed yesterday... F Ryan Ginand remains on the 21-day IR, but was on the three-game road trip over the weekend... D Corbin Baldwin and RW Chris Lawrence both returned to the line up last week after spending time on the 21-day IR.

Road Warriors Notes:

F Brandon Wong is third in the ECHL with 49 points... D T.J. Reynolds is third in the league with 34 minor penalties... D Steven Delisle is third in the league with a +27 rating... F Jordie Johnston is tied for third among rookies with four game winning goals... The Road Warriors are tied for fourth with eight shorthanded goals... Greenville is 17th on the power play at 16.1 percent (31-for-193) and 19th on the penalty kill at 78.2 percent (161-for-206)... F Brandon Wong leads the Road Warriors in goals (20) and points (49), F. Marc-Olivier Vallerand leads the team in assists (33).

Solar Bears Unveil Turner Cup Banner on Saturday, Feb. 2:

The Orlando Solar Bears will unveil the 2001 Turner Cup Championship Banner on Saturday, February 2. The pregame ceremony will begin promptly at 7:00 p.m. and fans are encouraged to be in their seats early. The Turner Cup will be in the building, along with representatives from the Hockey Hall of Fame. Mayor Buddy Dyer will make a special presentation, and special guests will be in attendance.

The Solar Bears will wear special throwback jerseys that will be auctioned off after the game, with the winning bidders getting an opportunity to meet their player. Orlando won the Turner Cup on May 26, 2001, and never had a chance to raise the banner as the IHL folded immediately following that season.

Mini championship banners will be given away to the first 3,000 people in attendance, courtesy of Ember. To get tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com or www.orlandosolarbearshockey.com.

Get Tickets:

The Solar Bears return home tonight for a 7:00 p.m. matchup against the Greenville Road Warriors. Orlando will face Greenville again during a 7:00 p.m. contest on Friday, February 1, and then will raise the 2001 Turner Cup Championship Banner on Saturday, February 2, at 7:00 p.m. against the Trenton Titans. Good seats still available, visit www.OrlandoSolarBearsHockey.com.

The Orlando Solar Bears, the ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Minnesota Wild and AHL's Houston Aeros, play all of their home games at the 2012 Street and Smith's Sports Business Journal Sports Facility of the Year, the Amway Center.

Individual tickets for all regular season home games are on sale beginning as low as $15. To purchase your tickets, please visit www.OrlandoSolarBearsHockey.com or the Amway Center Box Office.

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