Game Preview: Orlando Solar Bears at Atlanta Gladiators
December 9, 2016 - ECHL (ECHL)
Orlando Solar Bears News Release
Orlando plays first of two games against Atlanta
WHO: Orlando Solar Bears (12-7-2-0) at Atlanta Gladiators (10-10-2-1)
VENUE: Infinite Energy Arena, Duluth, Ga.
DATE: Friday, Dec. 9, 7:35 p.m.
WATCH: ECHL.TV
LISTEN: Visit our website or download the new Solar Bears mobile app to listen to the game via Mixlr
TONIGHT:
The Orlando Solar Bears take on the Atlanta Gladiators for the first time since Nov. 5, when the Solar Bears came back to score a franchise-record seven third period goals on their way to a 8-5 victory over the Gladiators.
POWER PLAY CLICKING AGAINST ATLANTA:
The Solar Bears have enjoyed a white-hot power play against the Gladiators this season, as Orlando has managed five goals on 16 chances for a 31.3% clip against Atlanta.
FINDLAY REMAINS AT 34 CAREER GOALS WITH ORLANDO:
A score change following Thursday night's game credited Orlando's third-period power-play goal to Joe Perry, bringing Brett Findlay back to six on the year and at 34 career goals in a Solar Bears jersey; the forward will have to wait a little longer to tie Brady Vail and Jacob Cepis for the franchise mark.
PERRY LEADS THE WAY:
Joe Perry holds the team lead for goals against Atlanta this season with three through three contests. Through the first three games of Orlando's 10-game road trip, Perry has also found the back of the net three times for his first goals on the road this season, and carries a goal against Greenville from last night into this evening's match.
HEAD TO HEAD
Overall: 1-2-0-0
Home: 0-2-0-0
Road: 1-0-0-0
2015-16 Overall: 3-1-1-1
2015-16 Home: 2-1-0-0
2015-16 Away: 1-0-1-1
Last 5 Years: 21-16-4-4
Last 5 Years Home: 14-6-1-1
Last 5 Years Away: 7-10-3-3
LEADERS
Points: Manderson - 24
Goals: Perry - 13
Assists: Findlay - 18
+/-: Manderson - +13
PIM: Findlay - 24
SOG: Faille - 89
BEAR TRACKER
Findlay: Needs one goal to tie Jacob Cepis and Brady Vail (35) for first in team history STREAKS
Crane: 4-game point streak: (5g-1a)Findlay: 6-game point streak (1g-5a)
AFFILIATE NOTES:
The Toronto Marlies face the Providence Bruins tonight, while the Toronto Maple Leafs head to Boston to face the Bruins in an Original Six matchup on Saturday.
NEW APP:
The Solar Bears have released a brand-new mobile app, presented by BB&T, giving Solar Bears fans everything they need right in their pocket. The app is also home to the brand-new Loyalty & Rewards Program, which provides Solar Bears fans with opportunities to accumulate points and redeem them for exclusive prizes. The new app is FREE and available for both iOS and Android devices.
NEXT HOME GAMES:
Ugly Sweater jersey - Solar Bears vs. Florida Everblades - Thursday, Dec. 22 - 7 p.m. Solar Bears vs. Florida Everblades - Tuesday, Dec. 27 - 7 p.m. Solar Bears vs. Greenville Swamp Rabbits - Friday, Dec. 30 - 7 p.m.
Single-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.
Officially licensed Orlando Solar Bears replica team jerseys, apparel and headwear can be purchased online at orlandosolarbearshockey.com/shop.
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