Bear Bites - Solar Bears Update
May 12, 2025 - ECHL (ECHL)
Orlando Solar Bears News Release
Orlando Solar Bears face the fans as their season ends
(Orlando Solar Bears)
ORLANDO, Fla. - The Orlando Solar Bears were eliminated from playoff contention in five games by the Florida Everblades in the South Division Finals. The Solar Bears knocked off the first place team in the division for the second straight year to earn the right to play in the division finals. We thank you for your support during the 2024-25 season, and can't wait until October.
#2 Florida Everblades vs. #4 Orlando Solar Bears
Game 1 - 3-5 L, FLA leads 1-0 | Game Highlights | Box Score
Game 2 - 2-6 L, FLA leads 2-0 | Game Highlights | Box Score
Game 3 - 2-1 W, FLA leads 2-1 | Game Highlights | Box Score
Game 4 - 0-3 L, FLA leads 3-1 | Game Highlights | Box Score
Game 5 - 1-3 L, FLA wins 4-1 | Game Highlights | Box Score
AT A GLANCE:
2024-25 PLAYOFF RECORD: 5-5-2 (.417)
2024-25 PLAYOFF LEADERS:
TOP SCORER: Aaron Luchuk - 9 points
MOST GOALS: Aaron Luchuk, Spencer Kersten - 6 goals
MOST ASSISTS: Three Players - 5 assists
PIM LEADER: Kelly Bent - 39 PIM
PLUS-MINUS LEADER: Anthony Bardaro - +7
BITES:
Kelly Bent leads ECHL playoffs in penalty minutes with 39.
Spencer Kersten lis third in the ECHL Playoffs in shots on goal with 39.
Anthony Bardaro is second for first in ECHL rookie scoring with eight points.
Spencer Kersten leads ECHL rookies with six goals.
Orlando was 5-1-1 when scoring first in the playoffs.
BEARS IN THE NHL:
One former Solar Bear currently occupies a spot on an NHL roster for the 2025 Playoff season - here we will track their progress:
Mason Marchment - Forward - Dallas Stars - 10 GP, 1g-2a
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