ECHL Orlando Solar Bears

Game Preview: Solar Bears vs. South Carolina Stingrays - February 17

Published on February 17, 2013 under ECHL (ECHL)
Orlando Solar Bears News Release


Who: Orlando (23-25-2-3, 51pts) vs.

South Carolina Stingrays (Boston Bruins) (27-23-2-3, 59pts)

Where: Amway Center - Orlando, FL

When: 3:00 p.m.

Listen Live: iHeartSolarBears.com, 740thegame.com, iheart.com/live/601/ - Pregame starts at 2:45 p.m.

Watch Live: America One

Follow: Game Updates on Twitter at @OSBHockeyGU

Social Media: Follow on Facebook and Twitter

Matchup:

Orlando fired 43 shots on goal last night, but were able to solve Stingrays G Ryan Zapolski just one time as the Solar Bears fell 3-1 to the South Carolina Stingrays . After an early barrage of chances, including a shot from D Darick Martin ringing off the goal post, the Solar Bears surrendered the opening marker just over 5:00 into the first period. Just like the night before, the Stingrays stretched their lead to 3-0 over Orlando early in the third period. D Jesse Dudas put the Solar Bears on the board at 15:43 of the third period, but despite a late push with the goaltender pulled the Solar Bears were unable to mount a third straight third period comeback and fell 3-1 to the Stingrays. The contest marked the first time the Solar Bears lost the South Carolina at Amway Center, and are now 2-1-0-0 against the Stingrays at home and 3-4-0-0 against the Stingrays overall this season.

Solar Bears Notes:

Orlando welcomed their fifth largest crowd of the season to Amway Center yesterday, as 8,590 fans were in attendance... The Solar Bears lost at home for the first time when over 7,000 fans were in the building. Orlando is now 7-1-0-0 when over 7,000 fans are in attendance at the Amway Center... D Jesse Dudas scored his first goal as a Solar Bear when he tallied in the third period... F Michael Neal is one assist shy of 50 in his ECHL career... D Darick Martin needs two more points to earn 100 in his professional career... Orlando has lost just twice in regulation in their last 13 home games, dating back to a 6-2 win over the Fort Wayne Komets on December 9. The Solar Bears are 10-2-1 during that span... The Solar Bears will wear their third jerseys today, the second time they have worn them. The last time Orlando wore their third jerseys they defeated the Florida Everblades 8-4 on December 28... G Mike Brodeur, D Josh Caron, F Dan Dries, D Sean Lorenz, and F Dale Mahovsky remain on the 21-day IR... The Solar Bears will continue to hold their food drive during today's game. Over 800 food items have been donated so far this weekend.

Ryan Ginand Loaned to Houston:

The Orlando Solar Bears announced today the F Ryan Ginand has been loaned to their American Hockey League affiliate, the Houston Aeros. Ginand has played in 26 games for the Solar Bears this season, scoring six goals and adding 14 assists for 20 points. The Milford, MA, native is third on the Solar Bears with 122 shots on goal. Ginand has played in five games for the Aeros this season, picking up eight penalty minutes.

Stingrays Notes:

G Ryan Zapolski, who leads the ECHL with a 1.89 GAA and .933 save percentage, turned aside 42 of 43 Solar Bears shots last night. He also leads the league with four shutouts... South Carolina is third in the league with 2.65 goals allowed per game... The Stingrays improved to 23-0-2 when leading after two periods of play... South Carolina is 22-4-1-0 when scoring the game's first goal... South Carolina is 13th on the power play at 19.0 percent (44-for-231) and 11th on the penalty kill at 83.2 percent (178-for-214)... F Hunter Bishop leads the Stingrays in goals (23), assists (24), and points (47). He has picked up points in both games against Orlando this weekend.

Game Date Change:

The Orlando Solar Bears want to remind their fans that the game originally scheduled for Sunday, February 24, was rescheduled over the summer for this coming Wednesday, February 20. Please use tickets for game CC for admittance to that game.

Upcoming Promotions:

Feb. 17:

Feb: 20-22:

Feb. 21:

Feb. 22:

Feb. 28:

March 2:

March 20:

March 24:

Faith and Family Weekend/Live Band/Food Drive for

Christian Service Center

Post-Game Skate and Autograph Session for Season Ticket Holders

First Responders Week

Lawyers Night

Turn Back the Clock/American Heart Association Night

Star Wars Night

BE GREAT! Classic for Kids to benefit Boys and Girls Clubs

of Central Florida featuring NHL Hall of Famer Bryan Trottier

Scout Night

St. Patrick's Day Special Jersey

Fan Appreciation Game

For more information call the Solar Bears Executive Offices at 407-951-8200.

Get Tickets:

Orlando continues at home against the South Carolina Stingrays tonight at 7:00 p.m. and tomorrow, Sunday, February 17, at 3:00 p.m. 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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