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Game Preview: Orlando Solar Bears at Florida Everblades

December 4, 2016 - ECHL (ECHL)
Orlando Solar Bears News Release


GAME PREVIEW: SOLAR BEARS AT EVERBLADES

Orlando begins 10-game road trip against Florida

WHO: Orlando Solar Bears (11-5-2-0) at Florida Everblades (12-3-1-2)

VENUE: Germain Arena, Estero, Fla.

DATE: Saturday, Dec. 3, 7 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 continue their Wawa Sunshine Cup series with the Florida Everblades following a 5-2 victory at home on Friday night over their South Division rivals. The series is now tied with each team holding two points in head-to-head competition. Orlando is only three points behind Florida for first place in the division after overtaking Atlanta for second place the night before.

HITTING THE ROAD:

After enjoying the comforts of home for the last 10 games, the Solar Bears begin a stretch of 10 games on the road, bookended with games against the Everblades. The Solar Bears are 3-0-1-0 away from the ARS.com Rink at Amway Center this season; this will be the first road trip for the team for head coach Drake Berehowsky.

Six of the games will be against division opponents - Friday night's victory has improved Orlando's record within the division to 7-5-1-0. One source of strength for the Solar Bears while on the road this season has been the team's penalty kill: the Solar Bears are a perfect 22-for-22 on the PK.

BEARS SMOTHER SHOT OPPORTUNITIES FOR EVERBLADES:

Orlando held the Everblades to just 27 shots on goal on Friday, the lowest total that Florida has managed in a single game all season long, while the hosts still maintained a high volume of shots on goal with 36.

MANDERSON BOUNCING BACK:

With his two goals on Friday, Denver Manderson has retaken the team points lead with 21 (9g-12a) on the season; his nine goals gives him the tie-breaker over Brett Findlay (5g-16a). The forward is enjoying a resurgent campaign, having already surpassed his goal and point totals from the previous season.

HEAD TO HEAD

Overall: 1-1-0-0

Home: 1-1-0-0

Road: 0-0-0-0

2015-16 Overall: 4-10-0-0

2015-16 Home: 2-6-0-0

2015-16 Away: 2-4-0-0

Last 5 Years: 25-33-2-1

Last 5 Years Home: 12-17-1-0

Last 5 Years Away: 13-16-1-1

LEADERS

Points: Findlay & Manderson - 21

Goals: Perry - 10

Assists: Findlay - 16

+/-: Findlay - +12

PIM: Findlay - 18

SOG: Faille - 80

BEAR TRACKER

Findlay: Needs two goals to tie Jacob Cepis and Brady Vail (35) for first in team historyBaier: Needs two goals to tie Mickey Lang (32) for fourth in team historyManderson: Needs one point to pass Brady Vail (87) for third most points in team history STREAKS

Block: 3-game point streak (1g-2a)Crane: 3-game point streak: (3g-1a)Findlay: 3-game assist streak (3a)Manderson: 2-game goal streak (3g)Massa: 5-game win streakPerry: 3-game point streak (1g-2a)Watling: 2-game point streak (1g-1a)

AFFILIATE NOTES:

The Toronto Marlies host the Hartford Wolf Pack at 5 p.m. from Ricoh Coliseum after falling 3-2 in a road match to the Rochester Americans. The Maple Leafs drop the puck in a Hockey Night in Canada rematch with the Vancouver Canucks - fans will recall the teams combined for 171 penalty minutes in a 6-3 Toronto win on Nov. 6.

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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