Game Preview: Solar Bears at Everblades: November 17, 2021
November 17, 2021 - ECHL (ECHL)
Orlando Solar Bears News Release
ESTERO, Fla. - The Orlando Solar Bears (5-4-1-0) conclude a five-game road trip with their second meeting in the past week with the Florida Everblades (6-3-1-1) at 7:30 p.m. at Hertz Arena. Orlando leads the regular season series 1-0-0-0 after a 3-2 victory last Wednesday for its first road win of the season.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
Solar Bears forward Tyler Bird is coming off a strong week for Orlando, earning Inglasco ECHL Player of the Week honors following a stretch of seven points (5g-2a) in five games.
Canon Pieper led Orlando's rookies last week with three points (2g-1a) in four games.
Aaron Luchuk's next assist will give him 100 in his ECHL career with Orlando, Newfoundland and Brampton.
After matching his ECHL career-high of 42 saves last Wednesday against the Everblades, Brad Barone will get another start for the Solar Bears tonight, while Zachary Émond, reassigned to Orlando on Tuesday, will serve as his backup.
In addition to the return of Émond to the active roster, the Solar Bears have also re-gained the services of defenseman Cole Moberg, who will slide into a defensive pairing with Montana Onyebuchi for tonight, while Braydon Barker will remain in the lineup as a forward after filling that role this past weekend.
Following their loss to Orlando last Wednesday, the Everblades have gone one a three-game road point streak (2-0-1-0), and are led this season by Blake Winiecki's 14 points (8g-6a) through 11 games this season.
NEXT GAMES: The Solar Bears are back on home ice to take on the Maine Mariners on Saturday, Nov. 20 at 7 p.m. at the AdventHealth Rink at Amway Center. The Solar Bears are also hosting a canned food drive to support the Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida. Fans are encouraged to bring canned food donations to the game; those who do so will be entered into a drawing for four gold seats for a future Solar Bears home game this season.
ECHL Stories from November 17, 2021
- Barone Turns in 50-Save Performance in 3-2 Solar Bears Loss - Orlando Solar Bears
- Blades Sneak Past Solar Bears in Final Moments - Florida Everblades
- Admirals Shutout Stingrays, First Shutout Since October 2018 - Norfolk Admirals
- Railers Close Canadian Road Trip with a 6-2 Win over Trois-Rivières - Worcester Railers HC
- Fuel Shutout Komets in First Meeting of the Season - Indy Fuel
- A Loss at Home for the Lions - Trois-Rivieres Lions
- Bouthillier Stops 37 to Lead Maine to Third Straight Win - Maine Mariners
- ECHL Transactions - November 17 - ECHL
- Game Preview: Mariners at Icemen, November 17, 2021 - Jacksonville Icemen
- Game Day: Americans Add Two Forwards - Allen Americans
- Game Preview: Solar Bears at Everblades: November 17, 2021 - Orlando Solar Bears
- Gladiators Acquire Kielly in Trade - Atlanta Gladiators
- Game Notes: vs Allen - Rapid City Rush
- Mavericks Fall 3-1 at Tulsa Friday - Kansas City Mavericks
- First Game Between the Lions and the Railers - Trois-Rivieres Lions
- Mavericks Blank Thunder Tuesday Night - Kansas City Mavericks
- Everblades Return Home Looking to Eclipse Solar Bears - Florida Everblades
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
