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Game Preview: Orlando Solar Bears at Florida Everblades

March 18, 2017 - ECHL (ECHL) - Orlando Solar Bears News Release


GAME PREVIEW: SOLAR BEARS AT FLORIDA EVERBLADES

Orlando seeks bounce-back win against Florida

WHO: Orlando Solar Bears (30-22-6-3) at Florida Everblades (41-15-2-3)

VENUE: Germain Arena, Estero, Fla.

DATE: Saturday, March 18, 7 p.m.

WATCH: ECHL.TV

LISTEN: Listen on Mixlr

TONIGHT:

The Orlando Solar Bears resume their Wawa Sunshine Cup Series against the Florida Everblades. Orlando is still seeking its first road win against Florida after the Everblades prevailed in a tight 3-2 decision on Friday.

WATLING SET TO PLAY IN 100TH SOLAR BEARS GAME:

Patrick Watling's next game for Orlando will be the forward's 100th game with the franchise. His third period goal on Friday also gave him his 88th point in his Solar Bears career (30g-58a) moving him past Brady Vail for exclusive possession of sixth on the team's all-time scoring list.

BUZZEO COULD HELP TURN TIDE AGAINST EVERBLADES:

Forward Justin Buzzeo had several solid looks against Florida on Friday, finishing the night with three shots on goal, but the recently-acquired skater was producing at nearly a point-per-game clip (4g-7a in 12 games) against the Everblades while he played for Atlanta.

CONTAINING O'DONNELL WILL BE KEY:

Brendan O'Donnell has been a consistent offensive weapon for the Everblades this season - his 36 goals lead the league and three of his seven goals against Orlando this season have been game-winners.

BLOCK INCREASING PRODUCTION:

Over his past four games, Austin Block has ramped up his offensive game, as he has recorded five points (2g-3a) in that span along with 10 shots and a +4 rating.

HEAD TO HEAD

Overall: 2-7-1-0

Home: 2-3-0-0

Away: 0-4-1-0

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

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

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

Last 5 Years: 26-39-3-1

Last 5 Years Home: 13-19-1-0

Last 5 Years Away: 13-20-2-1

ACTIVE LEADERS

Points: Buzzeo - 56

Goals: Perry - 30

Assists: Buzzeo - 39

+/-: Danford - +20

PIM: Miller - 74

SOG: Perry - 179

BEAR TRACKER

Faille: Three assists from 100 in ECHL careerManderson: One assist from tying Jacob Cepis (77) for franchise markWatling: Next game is 100th with Orlando

AFFILIATE NOTES:

The Toronto Marlies are back in action against Binghamton at 1:30 p.m. after Kasimir Kaskisuo made 28 saves in Toronto's 4-2 win over the Senators last night. The Toronto Maple Leafs host the Chicago Blackhawks at 7 p.m.

APP:

The Solar Bears mobile app, presented by BB&T, gives 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 app is FREE and available for both iOS and Android devices.

NEXT HOME GAMES:

Solar Bears vs. Florida Everblades - Wednesday, April 5 - 7 p.m - Wawa Sunshine Cup Series gameSolar Bears vs. Florida Everblades - Friday, April 7 - 7 p.m. - Fan Appreciation Night / Team Picture Giveaway Sponsored by Coors Light / Shirts Off Players Back Ceremony / Wawa Sunshine Cup Series game / Shot for $100,000

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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