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Game Preview: Orlando Solar Bears vs. South Carolina Stingrays

November 10, 2016 - ECHL (ECHL)
Orlando Solar Bears News Release


GAME PREVIEW: SOLAR BEARS VS. STINGRAYS

Orlando returns home after 3-0-1-0 road trip

WHO: Orlando Solar Bears (4-3-1-0) vs. South Carolina Stingrays (3-4-1-0)

VENUE: ARS.com Rink at Amway Center, Orlando, Fla.

DATE: Thursday, Nov. 10, 7 p.m.

WATCH: ECHL.TV

LISTEN: Vist our website to listen to the game via Mixlr

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TONIGHT:

The Orlando Solar Bears return home to the ARS.com Rink at Amway Center to begin a 10-game homestand that runs through early December. They will begin their stay on home ice with three straight games against the Stingrays after coming off a 3-0-1-0 road trip that included a 6-2 victory at South Carolina. The Stingrays are coming off a 3-2 overtime win over the Elmira Jackals on Sunday.

POWER PLAY CLICKING:

As of Nov. 9, the Solar Bears power play is tops in the ECHL, operating at an 11-for-46 (23.9%) clip. This is consistent with Orlando's chances on the man advantage against South Carolina, as Orlando has capitalized on three of 13 opportunities against the Stingrays while on the power play.

FINDLAY FINDING THE NET:

After scoring the game-tying goal against South Carolina on Oct. 27 in what eventually lead to Orlando's first win of the season, Brett Findlay followed up his performance with a three-point (1g-2a) effort in the 6-2 win for the Solar Bears against the Stingrays on Nov. 1. The forward has also maintained a +3 rating against South Carolina through two games.

MASSA SMOTHERING STINGRAYS:

So far this season, Ryan Massa has been lights out for the Solar Bears against South Carolina, starting both contests against the team, while logging an impressive 1.50 goals-against average and .940 save percentage against the Stingrays.

HEAD TO HEAD

Overall: 2-0-0-0

Home: 1-0-0-0

Road: 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: 15-19-3-2

Last 5 Years Home: 6-11-2-1

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

LEADERS

Points: Faille & Findlay - 10

Goals: Multiple - 3

Assists: Faille & Findlay - 7

+/-: Watling - +3

PIM: Moore - 25

SOG: Faille - 29

BEAR TRACKER

Findlay: Needs two goals to pass Mickey Lang (32) for fourth in team history; five 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; four points to pass Brady Vail (87) for second in team history

STREAKS

Faille: 2-game point streak (2g-3a) Findlay: 2-game point streak (1g-2a) Miller: 2-game assist streak (4a) Watling: 2-game assist streak (3a)

AFFILIATE NOTES:

Both of Orlando's Toronto affiliates are idle today, as the Marlies take on the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins tomorrow, while the Maple Leafs host the Philadelphia Flyers on Friday at the Air Canada Centre.

NEXT GAME:

The Orlando Solar Bears are back in action on Saturday, Nov. 12, when they host the Stingrays at 7 p.m. at the ARS.com Rink at Amway Center. Saturday's game is also part of Teacher Appreciation Weekend, Girl Scout Night and the Solar Bears will host a canned food drive with United Against Poverty Orlando. Be sure to bring your non-perishible food items to the game - we will be collecting your donations at the Disney Atrium and the entrance to the Amway Center from the GEICO Garage. 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.

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