
Bear Bites - Solar Bears Update
January 31, 2022 - ECHL (ECHL)
Orlando Solar Bears News Release
ORLANDO, Fla. - The Orlando Solar Bears begin the week at home as they close out a two-game set against the Utah Grizzlies tonight, then battle the Florida Everblades in a three-game set later in the week.
THIS WEEK'S GAMES:
Monday, Jan. 31 vs. Utah Grizzlies - 7 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 3 vs. Florida Everblades - 7 p.m. - Thirsty Thursday ($5 draft beer specials)
Friday, Feb. 4 vs. Florida Everblades - 7 p.m. - Marvel Super Hero Night
Saturday, Feb. 5 at Florida Everblades - 7 p.m.
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Join us for a watch party at Ivanhoe Park Brewing Co. this Saturday, Feb. 5, as the Solar Bears take on the Florida Everblades. Bring your chair as your fellow Solar Bears fans will watch the game on the big screen, and take advantage of the on-site food truck and special raffles during the game at the official watch party location for the Solar Bears!
The Orlando Solar Bears, along with VyStar Credit Union, have announced the launch of a co-branded debit card, available now for all VyStar Credit Union members.
Fans can get a Solar Bears debit card when they open a VyStar account with a minimum balance of $5 at any branch location. They can also apply for membership online at apply.vystarcu.org but will need to visit a branch to get a Solar Bears card. Current members can request a co-branded card by visiting a branch, calling 800-445-6289 or speaking to a VyChat representative at www.vystarcu.org.
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AT A GLANCE
SEASON RECORD: 20-15-2-0 (.568)
LAST WEEK'S RECORD: 1-0-0-0
RECORD IN LAST 10 GAMES: 6-3-1-0
SOUTH DIVISION STANDINGS: 4th of 7
ACTIVE LEADERS
TOP SCORER: Michael Brodzinski - 24 points
MOST GOALS: Luke Boka - 10
MOST ASSISTS: Michael Brodzinski - 18 assists
PIM LEADER: Chad Duchesne - 38 PIM
PLUS-MINUS LEADER: Tyler Bird - +9
LAST WEEK'S GAMES:
Thursday, Jan. 27 vs. Utah Grizzlies: 4-3 OTW
Dylan Fitze recorded his second multi-goal game of the season and Hunter Fejes scored, as the Solar Bears established a 3-0 lead before the Grizzlies stormed back and tied the game in the final minute of regulation, before Tristin Langan scored his third career overtime-winning goal in sudden death as Orlando snapped a two-game winless skid at home.
Click to watch every Solar Bears game this season on FloHockey!
BITES:
Dylan Fitze has seven goals over his last 10 games.
The Solar Bears are 15-1-0-0 when scoring first.
Orlando is 9-0-2-0 when Luke McInnis records at least a point.
Michael Brodzinski is three points away from 100 in his Solar Bears career.
Hunter Fejes leads the Solar Bears in scoring against Florida with three points (2g-1a) in two games.
Orlando is 6-2-1-0 when Luke Boka scores a goal.
The Solar Bears are 13-1-1-0 when leading after two periods.
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BEARS IN THE NHL:
Several former Solar Bears currently occupy spots on NHL rosters for the 2021-22 season - here we will track their progress:
Hugo Alnefelt* - Goaltender - Tampa Bay Lightning - 1 GP, 0-0-0, .700%
Zach Fucale* - Goaltender - Washington Capitals - 4 GP, 1-1-1, .924%
Christopher Gibson* - Goaltender - Florida Panthers - 0 GP, 0-0-0, .000%
Connor Ingram* - Goaltender - Nashville Predators - 2 GP, 1-1-0, .906%
Darcy Kuemper - Goaltender - Colorado Avalanche - 30 GP, 21-5-1, .915%
Mason Marchment - Forward - Florida Panthers - 20 GP, 6g-11a
Spencer Martin - Goaltender - Vancouver Canucks - 3 GP, 1-0-2, .958%
Ryan Reaves - Forward - New York Rangers - 39 GP, 2g-7a
Garret Sparks* - Goaltender - L.A. Kings - 2 GP, 1-0-0, .936
* Currently assigned to AHL
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BEAR TRACKS, PRESENTED BY PINK WHITNEY BY NEW AMSTERDAM VODKA:
On this week's episode of Bear Tracks, presented by Pink Whitney by New Amsterdam Vodka, we're joined by Braydon Barker, who joined the Solar Bears this season for his first year of professional hockey. The Alberta native discussed his hometown, life at Concordia University - Wisconsin and how he's settled into his first season of professional hockey.
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![]() Braydon Barker of the Orlando Solar Bears |
![]() Orlando Solar Bears celebrate a goal |
![]() Orlando Solar Bears forward Jake Transit vs. the Utah Grizzlies |
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