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Solar Bears Shine in 5-2 Win over Everblades

December 2, 2016 - ECHL (ECHL)
Florida Everblades News Release


Solar Bears Shine in 5-2 Win over Everblades
Solar Bears Shine in 5-2 Win over Everblades
(Florida Everblades, Credit: Kevin Bires Photography )

ORLANDO, FL - Denver Manderson scored twice while Brock Montgomery also added a goal and an assist to lead the Orlando Solar Bears (11-5-2-0, 24 pts) to a 5-2 win over the Florida Everblades (12-3-1-2, 27 pts) on Friday night at the Amway Cen** () ter. Following the result, the Everblades and the Solar Bears are now tied at two-points apiece in the race for the Wawa Sunshine Cup.

Hosting their Teddy Bear Toss on Friday night, the Solar Bears sent their capacity crowd into a frenzy as they scored the game's opening goal just under four-minutes into the contest. Taking advantage of a fallen Everblades player, Taylor Doherty picked up the puck behind the 'Blades net. Getting the puck back to the front of goal, Brock Montgomery banged home the chance to send the teddy bears flying onto the ice.

Following the opening goal, both teams began to focus on their defensive effort. In fact, the next goal would not come until midway through the second period when Denver Manderson scored on a nice centering feed to double the Solar Bears lead. Slipping in behind the defense, Manderson headed right to the slot where he hammered home a nice centering feed from Brett Findlay.

With the momentum from their previous goal, Orlando wasted no time extending their lead to 3-0 on another nice effort near the Everblades net. Taking the feed at the low circle, Chris Crane moved in towards the net. Snapping a quick shot from the left side of the crease, Crane bent the puck around the body of Anthony Peters and into the net.

Just under a minute later it was Florida's turn to finally get on the scoreboard thanks to a fantastic shot from Danny New. Moving down the right wing side, New took a feed from Matt Berry. Getting to the faceoff dot at the right wing circle, New blasted the puck straight past Orlando goaltender Ryan Massa, cutting Florida's deficit to just two.

Entering the third period, Orlando ended any shot of a comeback for the Everblades thanks to Denver Manderson's second goal of the game. Forcing the puck out of their own zone, Manderson went in alone and managed to beat Anthony Peters on a close range slap shot to give the Solar Bears the 4-1 lead.

Orlando came within seconds of adding a power play goal with Patrick Watling burying his shot past Peters right as the penalty to Michael Kirkpatrick expired. Set up behind the Florida goal, Chris Crane worked with Watling on the give-and-go to get Watling open in the low slot where he knocked in his quick shot.

Adding a consolation goal late in the game, Adam Brace scored his first goal since returning to the Everblades from the Solar Bears earlier this week. Winning the attacking zone faceoff, Michael Kirkpatrick got the puck back to Adam Brace who was at the top of the right wing circle. Snapping a quick shot through the traffic, Brace watched as the puck managed to beat Massa and bury itself into the net.

Ryan Massa was excellent in goal for the Solar Bears, earning the win after stopping 25 of 27-shots he faced. Anthony Peters made some solid stops but suffers the loss in goal for the Everblades, allowing five goals on 36-shots.

The Everblades return home to Germain Arena tomorrow night, where they will again take on the Orlando Solar Bears in the battle for the Wawa Sunshine Cup. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. Eastern time. Fans can purchase tickets at the Florida Community Bank Box Office located at Germain Arena, at any Ticketmaster outlet, or online at www.ticketmaster.com

Fans can also catch the game broadcast on WJBX News, Talk & More on 101.5-FM.104.3-FM, 770-AM or by ** CLICKING HERE (http://wjbxnewstalk.com/listen-live/)

Upcoming Home Games & Promotions

Saturday, December 3 vs. Orlando, 7:00 p.m. - Join us from 5-7 p.m. for the pregame tailgate featuring live music and bounce houses for the kids!

Wednesday, December 7 vs. Elmira, 7:30 p.m. - $2 Wednesdays! $2 Beers, Wines & Hot Dogs all night long! Wednesday's are also College Night. College students receive a $5 ticket w/ free parking when they present their College ID at Germain Arena.

Friday, December 9 vs. Elmira, 7:30 p.m. - Kids eat FREE in the Breakaway Sports Pub with the purchase of an adult entree!

Saturday, December 10 vs. Elmira, 7:00 p.m. - Annual IBERIABANK Teddy Bear Toss! Fans are encouraged to bring a new teddy bear or stuffed animal to the game to throw onto the ice when the Everblades score their first goal. All of the teddy bears will be rounded up and delivered to local children's charities for the holidays!

Ticket Information Game Tickets: Everblades tickets may be purchased at the Florida Community Bank Box Office located at Germain Arena, or at any Ticketmaster outlet, or online at ** www.ticketmaster.com utflorida+everblades&qflorida+everblades)

2016-17 Season Ticket Plans Now Available! Full and flexible partial season ticket plans are currently available for the 2016-17 season. We offer several tickets packages designed to help fit your budget and schedule.

Special Offer! Purchase any new ticket package for the 2016-17 season, and receive a $20 gift card from ** Ford's Garage! (http://fordsgarageusa.com/) Locations include Cape Coral, Downtown Fort Myers and Miromar Outlets in Estero. Discounted Group Tickets: Bring your group of 10 or more to a game at a discounted price, and you ma also receive an Everblades souvenir! Group tickets are available for all home games. For more information on group tickets, call 239-948-7825.

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Solar Bears Shine in 5-2 Win over Everblades
Solar Bears Shine in 5-2 Win over Everblades
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