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Game Preview: Orlando Solar Bears at Fort Wayne Komets

December 18, 2016 - ECHL (ECHL)
Orlando Solar Bears News Release


Orlando completes Midwest swing against Fort Wayne

WHO: Orlando Solar Bears (16-7-3-0) at Fort Wayne Komets (14-7-3-0)

VENUE: Memorial Coliseum, Fort Wayne, Ind.

DATE: Sunday, Dec. 18, 5 p.m.

WATCH: ECHL.TV

LISTEN: Visit our website or download the new Solar Bears mobile app to listen to the game via Mixlr

TODAY:

The Orlando Solar Bears complete their four-game swing through the Midwest with their lone battle of the season against the Fort Wayne Komets. The Solar Bears jumped into first place in the South Division last night thanks to a point earned in a 3-2 overtime loss to Kalamazoo - with second-place Florida and the North Division-leading Manchester Monarchs idle this evening, a win would move the Solar Bears into first place in the entire Eastern Conference.

WATLING EXPECTED TO HIT CENTURY MARK IN CAREER GAMES PLAYED:

Should Patrick Watling dress for the Solar Bears today, he will be suiting up in his 100th career professional game. Watling has 71 career points (24g-47a) in 70 games with the Solar Bears, and also skated in 29 contests with the Toronto Marlies in his rookie season of 2014-15, recording two goals and an assist.

MANDERSON APPROACHING 100 CAREER POINTS WITH ORLANDO:

With another assist on Saturday, Denver Manderson now has 97 points in his career with the Solar Bears (32g-65a). The forward has passed teammate Eric Baier for second in franchise history in points, and when he hits 100 career points with Orlando, he will join Jacob Cepis as only the second player in team history to reach the plateau.

FAMILIAR FACES:

The Solar Bears are expected to have a few former Komets in the lineup tonight, as Joe Perry and Brock Montgomery suited up for Fort Wayne in 2015-16. Solar Bears fans tuning into the broadcast will likely recognize a familiar name, as Brady Vail signed with the Komets this past offseason, and recently returned to Fort Wayne following a brief stint with the Rochester Americans in the AHL.

HEAD TO HEAD

Overall: 0-0-0-0

Home: 0-0-0-0

Road: 0-0-0-0

2015-16 Overall: 0-1-0-0

2015-16 Home: 0-0-0-0

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

Last 5 Years: 2-6-0-1

Last 5 Years Home: 1-3-0-1

Last 5 Years Away: 1-3-0-0

LEADERS

Points: Findlay & Manderson - 31

Goals: Perry - 15

Assists: Findlay - 22

+/-: Manderson - +18

PIM: Miller - 35

SOG: Faille - 108

BEAR TRACKER

Patrick Watling: 1 game for 100 career pro games STREAKS

Crane: 4-game point streak: (5g-1a)Faille: 6-game point streak (5g-4a)Findlay: 4-game point streak (3g-4a)Manderson: 5-game point streak (1g-6a)--

AFFILIATE NOTES:

After dropping a 3-1 decision to the Albany Devils on Saturday, the Toronto Marlies rematch with Albany today at 3 p.m. The Toronto Maple Leafs ended a three-game slide last night with a 2-1 overtime win against the Pittsburgh Penguins, and return to the ice tomorrow against the Anaheim Ducks.

NEW APP:

The Solar Bears have released a brand-new mobile app, presented by BB&T, giving 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 new app is FREE and available for both iOS and Android devices.

NEXT HOME GAMES:

Ugly Sweater jersey - Solar Bears vs. Florida Everblades - Thursday, Dec. 22 - 7 p.m. Solar Bears vs. Florida Everblades - Tuesday, Dec. 27 - 7 p.m. Solar Bears vs. Greenville Swamp Rabbits - Friday, Dec. 30 - 7 p.m.

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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