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Game Preview: Orlando Solar Bears vs. Atlanta Gladiators

October 28, 2016 - ECHL (ECHL)
Orlando Solar Bears News Release


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TONIGHT:

The Orlando Solar Bears take on the Atlanta Gladiators for the first of two consecutive home matches against the team from Duluth, Ga. Although each team earned three wins against the other last season, Orlando took the series by virtue of earning points in overtime and shootout losses. Atlanta is coming off of a 4-2 defeat at home to the Wichita Thunder on Thursday.

DISHING 'EM OUT:

2015-16 leading scorer Eric Faille was a vital performer for Orlando against Atlanta last season, recording two goals and three assists in five games to lead the way for the Solar Bears. He has recorded an assist in each of Orlando's games so far this season.

NOT A BAD DEBUT:

Forward Ethan Werek continues to maintain over point-per-game average in his time in the ECHL. After putting up 26 points (12g-14a) in 25 games with the Florida Everblades last season, Werek made his debut for Orlando on Thursday night and chipped in two assists. The forward also accounted for more than 20 percent of the Solar Bears' shots on goal, as he was credited with six shots in the game.

NET GAINS:

After earning the victory over South Carolina on Thursday night, Ryan Massa picked up his 20th career pro win with the Solar Bears. Massa fared strong against Atlanta in the 2015-16 series, as he posted a 3-1-1 record in five appearances with a 1.77 goals-against average and a .947 save percentage.

HEAD TO HEAD

Overall: 0-0-0-0

Home: 0-0-0-0

Road: 0-0-0-0

2015-16 Overall: 3-1-1-1

2015-16 Home: 2-1-0-0

2015-16 Away: 1-0-1-1

Last 5 Years: 20-14-4-4

Last 5 Years Home: 14-4-1-1

Last 5 Years Away: 6-10-3-3

LEADERS

Points: Multiple - 2

Goals: Multiple - 1

Assists: Multiple - 2

+/-: Multiple - +2

PIM: Multiple - 2

SOG: Multiple - 6

BEAR TRACKER

Findlay: Needs four goals to pass Mickey Lang (32) for fourth in team history Manderson: Needs two points to pass Mike Ullrich (67) for fifth in team history

AFFILIATE NOTES: The Toronto Marlies are in Albany tonight to face the Devils in the midst of a three-game win streak. Tyler Bozak scored twice for the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday as they held off the Florida Panthers in a 3-2 victory.

NEXT GAME: The Solar Bears host the Atlanta Gladiators on Saturday, Oct. 29 at 7 p.m. The Solar Bears will host Zombies on Ice, presented by NYZ Orlando, featuring specialty zombie jerseys and a zombie drink coozie giveaway to the first 3,000 fans in attendance, along with spine-tingling in-game entertainment! Click here to purchase tickets.

The Orlando Solar Bears continue their fifth season of ECHL hockey on Friday, Oct. 28 against the Atlanta Gladiators at the ARS.com Rink at Amway Center. S ingle-game tickets are now on sale at the Amway Center box office and ticketmaster.com. Full and half-season ticket plans are now available by visiting OrlandoSolarBearsHockey.com.

The Orlando Solar Bears are the proud ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Toronto Maple Leafs and AHL's Toronto Marlies, and play all of their home games at the ARS.com Rink at Amway Center, the 2012 Street and Smith's Sports Business Journal Sports Facility of the Year.

Follow the Solar Bears at OrlandoSolarBearsHockey.com, Facebook and Twitter (@OrlandoHockey) for all the latest news and updates. Stay in touch with Shades on Instagram by following SolarBearsHockey.

Season tickets, Corporate Flex vouchers and Group tickets are a great way to entertain employees, co-workers, clients, friends and family. For more information on all of the Solar Bears ticket packages, call (407) 951-8200 or visit orlandosolarbearshockey.com.

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