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Game Preview: Orlando Solar Bears at Alaska Aces

January 11, 2017 - ECHL (ECHL)
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GAME PREVIEW: SOLAR BEARS AT ACES

Orlando looks to make strong impression in first-ever meeting with Alaska

WHO: Orlando Solar Bears (18-12-4-2) at Alaska Aces (19-9-1-4)

VENUE: Sullivan Arena, Anchorage, Alaska

DATE: Wednesday, Jan. 11, 11:15 p.m. ET

WATCH: ECHL.TV

LISTEN: Listen on KFQD 750 AM / 103.7 FM

TONIGHT:

The Orlando Solar Bears visit the Alaska Aces for the first time in their history. The Aces are one of three teams along with South Carolina and the Hampton Roads Admirals to earn three ECHL postseason championships. However, the Aces are in the midst of a two-year playoff drought.

SERIES TO LIKELY SHOWCASE FAST-PACED OFFENSE:

This three-game set for Orlando and Alaska promises to be a display of two of the more offensive-minded teams in the league. Each squad leads their respective conference in shots on goal, with Orlando tops in the ECHL at 36.78, while Alaska leads the West with 33.42.

CRANE HAS SCORING EXPERIENCE AGAINST ACES:

Dating back to last season during his time with the Allen Americans, Chris Crane has shown the capability to generate offense against the Aces. Since the 2015-16 campaign, Crane has skated in five games against Alaska, logging five goals and two assists.

FAILLE COULD SET NEW CAREER GOAL-SCORING MARK:

Eric Faille is currently poised to take over sole possession of the team's all-time goal scoring record, a distinction he currently shares with forward Brett Findlay at 38 career goals each with Orlando. Findlay has been playing with the Toronto Marlies since his Dec. 23 recall to the Solar Bears' AHL affiliate.

CONTAINING ACES' SIVAK WILL BE KEY FOR SOLAR BEARS:

As the Solar Bears head into this series, one key to victory will be holding Aces winger Peter Sivak off the scoresheet. The winger leads the league with 25 goals, six of which have been game-winners. However, Alaska is 1-8-1-2 when Sivak has failed to register a point in games - if the Solar Bears can keep him in check, it greatly increases their chances of earning a win.

HEAD TO HEAD

Overall: 0-0-0-0

Home: 0-0-0-0

Road: 0-0-0-0

2015-16 Overall: 0-0-0-0

2015-16 Home: 0-0-0-0

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

Last 5 Years: 0-0-0-0

Last 5 Years Home: 0-0-0-0

Last 5 Years Away: 0-0-0-0

ACTIVE LEADERS

Points: Faille - 38

Goals: Perry - 18

Assists: Manderson - 25

+/-: Manderson - +15

PIM: Miller - 45

SOG: Faille - 133

BEAR TRACKER

Baier: Four points from 100 career Solar Bears points (31g-65a)Crane: Two points from 100 career ECHL points (53g-45a)Faille: Two points from 100 career Solar Bears points (38g-60a) STREAKS

Angeli: 2-game point streak (1g-1a)Block: 3-game assist streak (4a)Brouillard: 3-game point streak (1g-3a)

AFFILIATE NOTES:

The Toronto Marlies face the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins at Ricoh Coliseum tonight at 7 p.m., while the Toronto Maple Leafs are off until Friday, when they visit the New York Rangers.

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:

Military Appreciation Night & Patriotic Jersey - Solar Bears vs. Florida Everblades - Saturday, Jan. 21 - 7 p.m.Solar Bears vs. Allen Americans - Thursday, Jan. 26 - 7 p.m. - First-ever meeting between Orlando and the defending back-to-back Kelly Cup championsSolar Bears vs. Allen Americans - Sunday, Jan. 29 - 1:30 p.m. - UCF vs. UF game following Solar Bears game

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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