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Game Preview: Orlando Solar Bears at Greenville Swamp Rabbits

December 8, 2016 - ECHL (ECHL)
Orlando Solar Bears News Release


GAME PREVIEW: SOLAR BEARS AT SWAMP RABBITS

Orlando seeks fourth consecutive win against Greenville

WHO: Orlando Solar Bears (12-6-2-0) at Greenville Swamp Rabbits (9-8-2-0)

VENUE: Bon Secours Wellness Arena, Greenville, S.C.

DATE: Thursday, Dec. 8, 7 p.m.

WATCH: ECHL.TV

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

TONIGHT:

The Orlando Solar Bears resume their series with the Greenville Swamp Rabbits after picking up a 5-2 victory on Tuesday night. Orlando is currently 5-0-1-0 in its last six meetings with Greenville dating back to Feb. 6, 2016.

MONTGOMERY COMING OFF CAREER NIGHT:

Brock Montgomery logged a career-high four points (1g-3a) on Tuesday night - the four points surpassed his previous career high of three points (3a), set on Dec. 11, 2014 in Orlando's 5-2 home win over the Elmira Jackals.

SHORTHANDED SPECIALISTS:

Brett Findlay's shorthanded goal on Tuesday gave the forward his second of the season, and tied him with Eric Faille for the team lead. The Solar Bears now have five shorthanded goals this season, tied for the Eastern Conference lead with the Reading Royals.

HEAD TO HEAD

Overall: 3-0-1-0

Home: 1-0-0-0

Road: 2-0-1-0

2015-16 Overall: 5-4-0-0

2015-16 Home: 3-1-0-0

2015-16 Away: 2-3-0-0

Last 5 Years: 22-13-1-3

Last 5 Years Home: 14-4-0-3

Last 5 Years Away: 8-9-1-0

LEADERS

Points: Manderson - 24

Goals: Perry - 12

Assists: Findlay - 17

+/-: Manderson - +15

PIM: Findlay - 18

SOG: Faille - 87

BEAR TRACKER

Findlay: Needs one goal to tie Jacob Cepis and Brady Vail (35) for first in team history STREAKS

Block: 5-game point streak (3g-4a)Cameranesi: 2-game point streak (1g-1a)Crane: 4-game point streak: (5g-1a)Findlay: 5-game point streak (1g-4a)Manderson: 4-game point streak (3g-3a)Witala: 2-game point streak (1g-2a)

AFFILIATE NOTES:

The Toronto Marlies fell to the Utica Comets in a tight 3-2 contest on Wedenesday, and battle the Providence Bruins on Friday. The Toronto Maple Leafs suffered a 3-2 defeat to Minnesota on Wednesday, and head to Boston to face the Bruins in an Original Six matchup on Saturday.

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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