ECHL Orlando Solar Bears

Game Preview: Orlando Solar Bears at South Carolina Stingrays

Published on February 12, 2017 under ECHL (ECHL)
Orlando Solar Bears News Release


Orlando completes three-in-three set in North Charleston

WHO: Orlando Solar Bears (24-17-5-2) at South Carolina Stingrays (25-20-2-1)

VENUE: North Charleston Coliseum, North Charleston, S.C.

DATE: Sunday, Feb. 12, 3:05 p.m.

WATCH: ECHL.TV

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TONIGHT:

The Solar Bears cap a set of three games in three days in the Palmetto State as they take the ice against the South Carolina Stingrays. Orlando's last outing at the North Charleston Coliseum was the first road game of the 2016-17 season, a 6-2 win back on Nov. 1. Orlando currently sits two points ahead of the Stingrays for third place in the South Division; with second place Greenville idle today, this game represents a chance to jump back into second place for the Solar Bears.

PERRY CLOSING IN ON HISTORY:

Joe Perry's goal on Saturday gave him 25 on the season - currently he stands in seventh place among ECHL goal scorers. More importantly, Perry is only two goals away from tying the franchise mark set by Mickey Lang in the 2013-14 season. Lang had 27 goals and added 23 assists in only 37 games with Orlando after being acquired in a midseason deal with the Fort Wayne Komets before going on to win ECHL MVP honors.

BUBELA BREAKS THROUGH:

Milos Bubela's first goal in a Solar Bears uniform came midway through the first period in last night's contest in Greenville. The forward has maintained an over a point-per-game pace since being acquired from the Wheeling Nailers, as he has logged 10 points (1g-9a) in nine games for Orlando.

FOUR IS THE MAGIC NUMBER:

Orlando's high-octane offense is 20-1-0-0 when recording four or more goals. Right now the Solar Bears are averaging 3.73 goals for per game, fifth in the league. The Stingrays, meanwhile, are surrendering a league-low 2.83 goals against per game.

HEAD TO HEAD

Overall: 3-2-0-0

Home: 2-2-0-0

Away: 1-0-0-0

2015-16 Overall: 2-5-0-1

2015-16 Home: 0-4-0-0

2015-16 Away: 2-1-0-1

Last 5 Years: 16-21-3-2

Last 5 Years Home: 7-13-2-1

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

ACTIVE LEADERS

Points: Manderson - 42

Goals: Perry - 25

Assists: Manderson - 31

+/-: Block - +12

PIM: Miller - 64

SOG: Perry - 134

BEAR TRACKER

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

Bubela: 3-game point streak (1g-6a)Perry: 5-game point streak (4g-2a)Watling: 2-game assist streak (2a)

AFFILIATE NOTES:

Eric Faille scored his first AHL goal of the season last night, but the Toronto Marlies fell 5-4 in overtime to the Albany Devils. The two teams rematch today at 3 p.m. The Toronto Maple Leafs fell to the Buffalo Sabres by a 3-1 score last night and return to action on Tuesday against the Islanders.

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. - Faith & Family Weekend presented by Auto Justice Attorney Michael T. Gibson, P.A. 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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