ECHL Orlando Solar Bears

Game Preview: Solar Bears at Everblades

Published on December 22, 2018 under ECHL (ECHL)
Orlando Solar Bears News Release


WHO: Orlando Solar Bears at Florida Everblades

VENUE: Hertz Arena, Estero, Fla.

DATE: Saturday, Dec. 22 at 7 p.m.

WATCH: ECHL.TV

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TONIGHT: The Orlando Solar Bears (14-11-2-0) head south to face the Florida Everblades (17-6-5-0) for the third time this week after splitting a pair of games in Orlando on Thursday and Friday. Orlando holds a 3-1-0-0 record against Florida this season, its best-ever start in the regular season series with its South Division foe.

POWER PLAY STARTING TO CLICK: With five power-play goals over their last seven games, the Solar Bears appear to have turned a corner with their man-advantage unit. Orlando has gone 5-for-26 (19.23%) in that span. That conversion rate for the entirety of the season thus far would place the Solar Bears as the top power play unit in the South Division.

FITZE FINDING SUCCESS AGAINST THE EVERBLADES: After recording his second multi-point effort of the season against the Everblades on Friday, forward Dylan Fitze has moved into a tie with Mitch Hults for the active roster scoring lead against Florida with four points (2g-2a) in four games.

OLSON HELPING DRIVE SUCCESS: Trevor Olson's third-period goal on Friday gave the Solar Bears a brief lead before eventually winning the game in overtime. The rookie has scored three goals this season, and the team has won in each of the games that Olson found the back of the net. The forward also has a two-game point streak (1g-1a) entering tonight's game.

SOSUNOV PROVIDING OFFENSE FROM BLUE LINE: Rookie defenseman Oleg Sosunov is beginning to find his offensive touch, as the Tampa Bay Lightning prospect has dished out three assists over his last four games.

NEXT GAME: The Solar Bears return from the holiday break with a road game against the Jacksonville Icemen on Thursday, Dec. 27 at 7 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Arena. Orlando is back at home when the team hosts Jacksonville on Saturday, Dec. 29 at 7 p.m. CLICK HERE to purchase tickets to the game.

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2018-19 Season Presented by XYMOPrint:

The Orlando Solar Bears are proud to have local digital printing experts XYMOPrint as the presenting sponsor of the 2018-19 season. As a special offer, fans who call XYMOPrint at (888) 223-9390 from now until June 15, 2019 and reference the Solar Bears will receive 30% off their first order of 500 business cards.

2018-19 Single-Game Tickets Now on Sale:

Single-game tickets for the Orlando Solar Bears 2018-19 regular season home schedule are now on sale. Fans can purchase single-game tickets for as little as $15 at the Amway Center box office, or online at Ticketmaster.com.

2018-19 Season Ticket Memberships:

Season Ticket Memberships for the seventh season of ECHL Orlando Solar Bears hockey are now on sale. Full and Half-Season memberships are both available, starting as low as $270. For more information, call (407) 951-8200 or visit orlandosolarbearshockey.com.

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