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Game Preview: Orlando Solar Bears at Kalamazoo Wings

December 17, 2016 - ECHL (ECHL)
Orlando Solar Bears News Release


GAME PREVIEW: SOLAR BEARS AT WINGS

Orlando has chance to jump into first place tonight against Kalamazoo

WHO: Orlando Solar Bears (15-7-2-0) at Kalamazoo Wings (9-14-0-2)

VENUE: Wings Event Center, Kalamazoo, Mich.

DATE: Friday, Dec. 16, 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 take on the Kalamazoo Wings in the first of two games at Wings Event Center. Last season, the Solar Bears came away with a 6-2 win in Kalamazoo on Jan. 12. A win today, coupled with a loss by the Florida Everblades who host the Atlanta Gladiators, could allow Orlando to jump into first place in the ECHL's South Division.

FAILLE NOT FAR BEHIND FINDLAY:

Now that Brett Findlay has taken over the franchise lead in goals with his 35th and 36th tallies on Wednesday, Eric Faille is not far behind. His power-play goal in the 5-2 win over Wheeling gave him his 33rd in his career with Orlando. Faille also led the Solar Bears in scoring against Kalamazoo last season, with seven points (4g-3a) in four games. Faille and Findlay are both tied for the Eastern Conference lead with most points on special teams with 12 apiece, second only in the league to Toledo's A.J. Jenks (13).

BAIER STRONG IN RETURN PERFORMANCE:

After returning from his loan to the AHL's Rochester Americans, Solar Bears captain Eric Baier picked up right where he left off, dishing out two assists on Wednesday; the defenseman has five helpers over his last five games for Orlando.

WITALA FINDING STRIDE:

Since the Solar Bears began their 10-game road trip, rookie forward Chase Witala has enjoyed his most productive output of the season. The first-year pro netted his first goal with Orlando on Dec. 6 at Greenville, and has two goals and two assists in the first six games of the road trip.

HEAD TO HEAD

Overall: 0-0-0-0

Home: 0-0-0-0

Road: 0-0-0-0

2015-16 Overall: 1-2-1-0

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

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

Last 5 Years: 7-5-2-0

Last 5 Years Home: 4-4-2-0

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

LEADERS

Points: Findlay & Manderson - 28

Goals: Perry - 14

Assists: Findlay - 20

+/-: Manderson - +16

PIM: Miller - 31

SOG: Faille - 98

BEAR TRACKER

Baier: Needs two goals to tie Mickey Lang (32) for fourth in team history STREAKS

Baier: 2-game assist streak (3a)Brouillard: 3-game point streak (1g-3a)Cameranesi: 3-game point streak (2g-2a)Crane: 4-game point streak: (5g-1a)Doherty: 2-game assist streak (2a)Faille: 4-game point streak (2g-3a)Findlay: 2-game point streak (2g-2a)Kaskisuo: 4-game win streakManderson: 3-game assist streak (4a)--

AFFILIATE NOTES:

The Toronto Marlies fell to the Rochester Americans by a 5-2 score on Wednesday, and are back in action against the Albandy Devils on Saturday afternoon at the Air Canada Centre. The Toronto Maple Leafs dropped a 3-2 shootout contest to the Arizona Coyotes on Thursday, and look to bounce back against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday evening.

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.

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