Game Preview: Orlando Solar Bears at Greenville Swamp Rabbits
November 4, 2016 - ECHL (ECHL)
Orlando Solar Bears News Release
Orlando looks to bounce back against Greenville
WHO: Orlando Solar Bears (2-3-1-0) at Greenville Swamp Rabbits (3-2-0-0)
VENUE: Bon Secours Wellness Arena, S.C.
DATE: Friday, Nov. 4, 7 p.m.
WATCH: ECHL.TV
LISTEN: OSBN on Mixlr
TONIGHT:
The Orlando Solar Bears play their second game in as many days against the Greenville Swamp Rabbits after earning a point in Thursday's 2-1 overtime loss.
MASSA BACK IN TOP 20:
Aided by his career-high 44 save performance on Thursday, Ryan Massa has worked himself into the top 20 in save percentage among ECHL goalies, as he now boasts a .917 save percentage, slightly better than his season-long rookie performance of .915 in 2015-16. The goaltender has stopped 100 of 109 shots against.
MAKING THE MOST OF OPPORTUNITIES:
After going 0-for-1 on the man advantage on Opening Night, the Solar Bears' power play has been one of the more effective units in the league. Through six games, Orlando's opponents have averaged 15.17 penalty minutes per game, 12th in the ECHL. As a result, the Solar Bears have earned 32 chances with the man advantage, and have scored seven times while on the power play for a conversion rate of 21.9 percent. Also of note - Orlando has been a perfect 12-for-12 on the penalty kill so far through their current road trip - tied for first with Florida and Wichita for the best road PK efficiency.
BRACE FINDS BACK OF NET:
Adam Brace's first goal of the season for Orlando was also his first since returning to the ECHL after spending last season overseas in Germany. For the forward, it was his sixth career goal against Greenville, after putting up seven points (5g-2a) in nine games against the then-named Road Warriors while with the Florida Everblades in 2014-15.
HEAD TO HEAD
Overall: 0-0-1-0
Home: 0-0-0-0
Road: 0-0-1-0
2015-16 Overall: 5-4-0-0
2015-16 Home: 3-1-0-0
2015-16 Away: 2-3-0-0
Last 5 Years: 19-13-1-3
Last 5 Years Home: 13-4-0-3
Last 5 Years Away: 6-9-1-0
LEADERS
Points: Findlay - 7
Goals: Perry - 3
Assists: Findlay - 5
+/-: Multiple - +1
PIM: Moore - 25
SOG: Miller - 20
BEAR TRACKER
Findlay: Needs three goals to pass Mickey Lang (32) for fourth in team history; six goals to pass Jacob Cepis and Brady Vail (35) for first Baier: Needs four goals to pass Mickey Lang (32) for fourth in team history
STREAKS
Hohmann: two-game assist streak (2a)
AFFILIATE NOTES:
The Toronto Marlies remain idle today before their match tomorrow at St. John's. Meanwhile, the Toronto Maple Leafs prevailed over the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday night thanks to Mitch Marner's two goals in a 2-1 victory; they host Vancouver on Saturday.
NEXT GAME:
The Solar Bears face the Atlanta Gladiators on Saturday, Nov. 5 at 7:05 p.m. at Infinite Energy Arena.
The Orlando Solar Bears return home on Thursday, Nov. 10, when they host the Stingrays at 7 p.m. at the ARS.com Rink at Amway Center. S ingle-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 store.orlandosolarbearshockey.com.
ECHL Stories from November 4, 2016
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- Fuel Blanked in First Visit to Fort Wayne - Indy Fuel
- Everblades Cruise Past Admirals 4-1 - Florida Everblades
- Beast Outplay K-Wings But Drop a 5-3 Decision - Brampton Beast
- Walleye Pick up Seventh Win - Toledo Walleye
- Mavericks Drop Close Contest in Tulsa - Kansas City Mavericks
- Manderson Scores to Give Solar Bears 3-2 OT Win over Swamp Rabbits - Orlando Solar Bears
- Walleye Hook Two Points out of Wheeling - Wheeling Nailers
- Camara's Two-Goal Debut Paces K-Wings Victory in Brampton - Kalamazoo Wings
- Gladiators Beat the Jackals, 3-0, in Goergia - Elmira Jackals
- Florida Stays Hot; Thrashes Admirals 4-1 - Norfolk Admirals
- Atlanta Blanks Elmira in 3-0 Win - Atlanta Gladiators
- St. Louis Blues Hosting Mavericks Night on December 3 - Kansas City Mavericks
- Brampton Beast, Kotak Law and Wounded Warriors Canada to Announce Details for Upcoming Military App - Brampton Beast
- Komets Transactions Friday, November 4, 2016 - Fort Wayne Komets
- STEELHEADS: Game Day Storylines- vs Colorado - Idaho Steelheads
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- K-Wings Add Former Third Round Draft Pick to Roster - Kalamazoo Wings
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- Mavericks Game Preview - November 4 at Tulsa - Kansas City Mavericks
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- Nailers vs. Walleye Game Day Snap Shot, November 4 - Wheeling Nailers
- ECHL Announces Fine, Suspension - ECHL
- Worcester Railers Hockey Club Closing in on 1,000 Memberships - Worcester Railers HC
- Defenseman Josh Wesley Assigned to Everblades - Florida Everblades
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