ECHL Orlando Solar Bears

Game Preview: Orlando Solar Bears at Atlanta Gladiators

February 7, 2017 - ECHL (ECHL)
Orlando Solar Bears News Release


WHO: Orlando Solar Bears (23-15-5-2) at Atlanta Gladiators (17-21-6-1)

VENUE: Infinite Energy Arena, Duluth, Ga.

DATE: Tuesday, Feb. 7, 7:05 p.m.

WATCH: ECHL.TV

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TONIGHT:

The Solar Bears visit the Atlanta Gladiators for the fourth and final time this season; Orlando is 3-0-0-0 at Infinite Energy Arena in 2016-17.

PERRY HAS BACK-TO-BACK GAME-WINNERS:

Joe Perry scored his 22nd and 23rd goals of the season against Greenville last week; both tallies were game-winners for Orlando against the Swamp Rabbits. This is the second time this season that a Solar Bears player has scored back-to-back game-winners in consecutive games, as Tony Cameranesi managed the feat against Brampton back in November.

SPECIAL TEAMS GLANCE:

Orlando has converted on nine of 27 (33.3%) of its power play chances against Atlanta this season. This is the best performance against any South Division opponent on the man advantage this season.

CHANCE TO STEP UP FOR SOLAR BEARS:

With Orlando's top three leading scorers against the Gladiators up in the AHL (Faille, Findlay and Cameranesi), several players have the opportunity to drive the team's success tonight against Atlanta. Joe Perry leads Orlando with four goals against Atlanta, while Brenden Miller already has four assists on the season against the Gladiators.

HEAD TO HEAD

Overall: 3-2-0-0

Home: 0-2-0-0

Road: 3-0-0-0

2015-16 Overall: 3-1-1-1

2015-16 Home: 2-1-0-0

2015-16 Away: 1-0-1-1

Last 5 Years: 23-16-4-4

Last 5 Years Home: 14-6-1-1

Last 5 Years Away: 9-10-3-3

ACTIVE LEADERS

Points: Manderson - 42

Goals: Perry - 23

Assists: Manderson - 31

+/-: Block - +12

PIM: Carrier - 54

SOG: Manderson - 133

BEAR TRACKER

Baier: Two points from 100 career Solar Bears points (32g-66a) STREAKS

Angeli: 5-game point streak (3g-3a)Danford: 3-game point streak (1g-5a)Miller: 3-game point streak (1g-4a)Perry: 2-game goal streak (2g)

AFFILIATE NOTES:

The Toronto Marlies host the Utica Comets tonight in a North Division battle at Ricoh Coliseum at 7 p.m. After coming away with an overtime point in a 6-5 loss against the Islanders last night, the Toronto Maple Leafs return to the Air Canada Center for a 7:30 p.m. battle with the Dallas Stars.

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. Norfolk Admirals - Thursday, Feb. 16 - 7 p.m. - Thirsty Thursday - Fans can enjoy $5 domestic draft beers throughout the Amway Center. Fans can also take advantage of $2 Coors Light drafts before and after Thursday's game, along with food specials at Ferg's Depot on Church Street. Fans can purchase discounted game tickets for as low as $14 at orlandosolarbearshockey.com/fergs.Solar Bears vs. Norfolk Admirals - Friday, Feb. 17 - 7 p.m. - Faith & Family Weekend presented by Auto Justice Attorney Michael T. Gibson, P.A.Solar Bears vs. Norfolk Admirals - Sunday, Feb. 19 - 1:30 p.m. - Faith & Family Weekend presented by Auto Justice Attorney Michael T. Gibson, P.A.

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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