Game Preview: Orlando Solar Bears vs. Atlanta Gladiators
February 24, 2017 - ECHL (ECHL)
Orlando Solar Bears News Release
GAME PREVIEW: SOLAR BEARS VS. ATLANTA GLADIATORS
Orlando has won previous five meetings with Atlanta
WHO: Orlando Solar Bears (27-18-6-3) vs. Atlanta Gladiators (20-25-6-1)
VENUE:ARS.com Rink at Amway Center, Orlando, Fla.
DATE: Friday, Feb. 24, 7 p.m.
WATCH: ECHL.TV
LISTEN: Listen on Mixlr
TICKETS: Click here
PROMOTION: Country Music Night - The Solar Bears will be playing all of your favorite country hits throughout the game with our friends from 103.1 FM The Wolf! To purchase club seat tickets for just $10, visit orlandosolarbearshockey.com/THEWOLF.
TONIGHT:
The Orlando Solar Bears play their second of three games in six nights against the Atlanta Gladiators. After winning their first home game against Atlanta this season on Wednesday, Orlando has improved to 15-6-1-1 lifetime against the Gladiators at ARS.com Rink at Amway Center. Orlando is also in the midst of its largest run of success against the Gladiators in franchise history, having won five consecutive matches against Atlanta dating back to Nov. 5, 2016. The Solar Bears enter tonight's game with a 6-0-1-1 streak on home ice.
MILLER CHIPS IN ASSIST IN 100TH PRO GAME:
After a one-game stint with the Toronto Marlies, Brenden Miller returned to the Solar Bears lineup on Wednesday and tallied an assist on Darik Angeli's shorthanded goal in the second period. The game was Miller's 100th career pro game, and the second-year defenseman is enjoying a breakout season and is slated to dress in his 100th career game with Orlando tonight. Miller will be only the third defenseman in franchise history to skate in 100 games, joining Eric Baier (218) and Bryce Aneloski (117).
FAILLE'S RETURN PROVIDES IMMEDIATE DIVIDENDS:
After his reassignment to the Solar Bears earlier this week, Eric Faille returned to the lineup for Orlando and didn't miss a beat, setting up Joe Perry in the first period, and finding the back of the net in the third period on his own. For Faille, it was the 13th multi-point effort of the season - the Solar Bears are now 11-0-1-1 (.923 win percentage) when Faille records two or more points in a game.
PERRY CAN TAKE SOLE POSSESSION OF FRANCHISE SINGLE-SEASON GOAL RECORD:
Joe Perry is now tied with Mickey Lang for the franchise record for goals scored in a single season with 27. The third-year pro now has also set a new career-high after netting the game-winning tally in Wednesday's win over Atlanta.
HEAD TO HEAD
Overall: 5-2-0-0
Home: 1-2-0-0
Away: 4-0-0-0
2015-16 Overall: 3-1-1-1
2015-16 Home: 2-1-0-0
2015-16 Away: 1-0-1-1
Last 5 Years: 25-16-4-4
Last 5 Years Home: 15-6-1-1
Last 5 Years Away: 10-10-3-3
ACTIVE LEADERS
Points: Faille - 44
Goals: Perry - 27
Assists: Manderson - 31
+/-: Gacek - +17
PIM: Miller - 66
SOG: Perry - 155
BEAR TRACKER
Baier: Two points from 100 career Solar Bears points (32g-66a)Faille: One assist for 100 career pro assistsMiller: One game for 100 in career with Solar BearsPerry: One goal needed to set new single-season franchise record (currently tied with Mickey Lang at 27) STREAKS
Angeli: 3-game point streak (2g-3a)Gacek: 5-game point streak (2g-4a)Faille: 2-game point streak (2g-2a)Massa: 2-game win streak (2-0-0)
AFFILIATE NOTES:
The Toronto Marlies are in Binghamton tonight to face the Senators for a North Division clash at 7:05 p.m. at Floyd L. Maines Veterans Memorial Arena, while the Toronto Maple Leafs picked up a point in a 2-1 shootout loss to the New York Rangers at home last night and are back in action on Saturday when they host the Montreal Canadiens.
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. Atlanta Gladiators - Sunday, Feb. 26 - 1:30 p.m. - FAIRWINDS Solar Bears SundaySolar Bears vs. Greenville Swamp Rabbits - Thursday, March 2 - 7 p.m. - 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. Greenville Swamp Rabbits - Saturday, March 4 - 7 p.m. - Noche Latina 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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