Bear Bites - Solar Bears Update
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Bear Bites - Solar Bears Update

Published on March 9, 2026 under ECHL (ECHL)
Orlando Solar Bears News Release


Orlando Solar Bears celebrate a goal
Orlando Solar Bears celebrate a goal
(Orlando Solar Bears)

ORLANDO, Fla. - The Solar Bears went 1-1 this week, ending a seven-game slide Wednesday night with a convincing 5-1 victory. It's a busy week for Orlando, who prepares for a four-game week starting Tuesday as we host the Greenville Swamp Rabbits.

This Week's Games:

Tuesday, March 10 vs. Greenville Swamp Rabbits - 7pm

Friday, March 13 at Savannah Ghost Pirates - 7pm

Saturday, March 14 vs. Greenville Swamp Rabbits - 7pm - Food Fest presented by Publix - Space Night presented by Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex - Space Night Jersey

Sunday, March 15 vs. Greenville Swamp Rabbits - 3pm - Hockey Fights Cancer Night presented by Frank Gay Services - Sk8 to Elimin8 Cancer Ice Show - Sunday Funday - VyStar Credit Union Sunday

Join us prior to the game on March 14 vs. Greenville Swamp Rabbits for our Solar Bears Garage Sale featuring Game-used Equipment, Jerseys, and other Solar Bears collectable items.

Solar Status Season Ticket Holders may begin shopping at 9:30am, and the general public may begin shopping at 10:00am.

A game ticket is NOT required for entry to the Garage Sale.

Mallard Systems is proud to join the Orlando Solar Bears as an official partner this season. From high-traffic resorts and healthcare campuses to apartment communities and corporate buildings, Mallard delivers powerful exterior cleaning that keeps Orlando looking its best. Trusted by some of the region's largest commercial properties, Mallard is known for precision, planning, and an unmatched ability to make every surface shine.

AT A GLANCE:

2025-26 REGULAR SEASON RECORD: 21-30-4-1 (.417)

LAST WEEK'S RECORD: 1-1-0-0

2025-26 REGULAR SEASON LEADERS:

TOP SCORER: Aaron Luchuk - 39 points

MOST GOALS: Aaron Luchuk - 15 goals

MOST ASSISTS: Aaron Luchuk- 24 assists

PIM LEADER: Tyler Drevitch - 82 PIM

PLUS-MINUS LEADER: Ethan Szmagaj - +6

LAST WEEK'S GAMES:

Wednesday, March 4 vs. Atlanta Gladiators (5-1 W)

Led by an Anthony Bardaro hat trick, the Solar Bears ended a seven-game slide with a convincing, 5-1 victory over the Atlanta Gladiators Wednesday night. Andrew Bruder, Jarid Lukosevicius, and Aaron Luchuk also recorded two points a piece, while Connor Ungar made 29 saves in the win.

Saturday, March 7 at Florida Everblades (1-2 L)

In a tightly contested battle that didn't see a goal scored until the third period, it was the first-place Florida Everblades that prevailed in a comeback win. Ethan Szmagaj opened the scoring for Orlando, but Tarun Fizer scored minutes later to tie. With just 1:45 remaining, defenseman Jordan Sambrook gave the Everblades a lead they would hold onto. Connor Ungar made a season-high, 39 saves in goal for the Solar Bears in the loss.

BITES:

Anthony Bardaro has five points (3g-2a) in his last four games.

Aaron Luchuk has 197 career ECHL assists.

Aaron Luchuk has three points (1g-2a) in his last three games.

Orlando is second on the power play on the road (24.0%)

Orlando is 18-1-0-0 when leading after two periods.

BEARS IN THE NHL:

Five former Solar Bears currently occupy a spot on NHL rosters - here we will track their progress:

Darcy Kuemper - Goaltender - Los Angeles Kings - 39 GP, 15-13-9, .896

Mason Marchment - Forward - Columbus Blue Jackets - 49 GP, 15g-17a

Ryan Reaves - Forward - San Jose Sharks - 48 GP, 3g-0a

Colten Ellis - Goaltender - Buffalo Sabres - 13 GP, 7-4-1, .896

Connor Ingram - Goaltender - Edmonton Oilers - 18 GP, 9-6-1, .892

Check out the Orlando Solar Bears Statistics

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