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Game Preview: Solar Bears at Florida Everblades Tonight

October 13, 2012 - ECHL (ECHL)
Orlando Solar Bears News Release


Who: Orlando Solar Bears at Florida Everblades

Where: Germain Arena, Estero, FL

When: 7:00 p.m.

Listen Live: iHeartSolarBears.com, 740thegame.com, iheart.com/live/601/ - Pregame starts at 6:45 p.m.

Follow: Game Updates on Twitter at @OSBHockeyGU

Matchup:

After surrendering three goals in the opening period and trailing 4-0 late in the second frame, the Solar Bears found their offensive stride. LW Nick Petersen pounded home a rebound on a power play late in the second to score the first ECHL goal in Solar Bears history and give Orlando life heading into the third period. C Ryan Cruthers sniped a shorthanded goal with 4:26 to play in regulation and F Scott Tanski left the penalty box 1:21 later and cut the Florida lead to 4-3. A late power play set the stage for a game-tying goal, and C Mathew Sisca delivered with 31 seconds left on the clock to force overtime. The two sides needed just 26 seconds of extra time, as F David Rutherford put home his second of the night for Florida, boosting them to a 5-4 overtime victory.

Solar Bears Notes:

The puck and stick from the first Solar Bears goal will be sent to the Hockey Hall of Fame... Orlando scored four answered goals after trailing 4-0 late in the second period, and over the final two periods and overtime the Solar Bears out-shot Florida by a 33-18 margin... Special teams played a major factor for Orlando last night, as the Solar Bears scored on two of their four power play chances and also added a shorthanded goal.

Everblades Notes:

Florida saw big performances from some of their key contributors of last season's Kelly Cup winning team. Their leading scorer from the 2011-12 season, C Matt Beca, had four points (1g, 3a) last night, while their leading goal scorer, F David Rutherford, scored two times, including the game winner in OT... Florida celebrated last season's success with a banner raising ceremony prior to the start of the contest... G John Muse had a stellar performance for the Everblades in the game, stopping 43 shots while being named the game's third star.

The Orlando Solar Bears, the ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Minnesota Wild and AHL's Houston Aeros, are coming Out of Hibernation and will play 36 regular season home games at the 2012 Street and Smith's Sports Business Journal Sports Facility of the Year, the Amway Center, beginning October 20, 2012.

Individual tickets for all 36 regular season home games are now on sale beginning as low as $15. To purchase your tickets, please visit www.OrlandoSolarBearsHockey.com or the Amway Center Box Office.

Follow the Solar Bears at www.OrlandoSolarBearsHockey.com, Facebook, and Twitter (@OrlandoHockey) for all the latest news and updates.

Season ticket plans are available now. Everyone is invited to take advantage of the Orlando Solar Bears season ticket pre-sale offer by placing a $50 deposit per ticket now to receive seat selection priority. Full and half season ticket plans range in price from $225-$1480 per season ticket (includes facility fee), reflecting a savings of up to 42% off box office pricing. Call the Solar Bears at 407-951-8200 to speak to a Ticket Sales Account Manager.

Group tickets are a great way to entertain employees, co-workers, clients, friends and family. For more information on discounted group tickets and a list of group benefits, call 407-951-8200.

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