ECHL Orlando Solar Bears

Game Preview: Solar Bears at Gwinnett Gladiators - January 30

Published on January 30, 2014 under ECHL (ECHL)
Orlando Solar Bears News Release


Who: Orlando Solar Bears (Minnesota Wild/Toronto Maple Leafs)

(22-13-1-2, 45pts) vs.

Gwinnett Gladiators (Phoenix Coyotes)

(15-24-1-2, 33pts)

Where: Arena at Gwinnett Center - Duluth, GA

When: 7:05 p.m.

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

Watch Live: America One

Follow: Game Updates on Twitter at @OSBHockeyGU

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Matchup:

After winning two straight games on home ice against Gwinnett and Florida last week, the Solar Bears hit the ice tonight for the first of three games in three nights. In their last outing at home on Sunday against Florida, the Solar Bears surrendered the first goal of the game early in the second period, but quickly tied the contest on a goal from D Bryce Aneloski at 9:59 of the middle frame. Florida restored their one goal advantage on a shot from F Phillip-Michael Devos at 17:34, but with less than a minute remaining in the period, F Scott Tanski bounced a shot off the shin guard of an Everblades defender and into the net to tie the game at 2-2 heading into the third. Just over nine minutes into the final stanza, Tanski rang a shot off the post and into the net to lift the Solar Bears to the 3-2 win. For Gwinnett, their last action came last Thursday in Orlando, where the Solar Bears defeated the Gladiators 4-3. F Taylor Matson and F Mike Duco each scored in the first period to help Orlando take a 2-0 lead into the second period. Gwinnett got on the board to cut the lead in half with 1:18 left on the clock in the second, but F Jacob Cepis answered back 25 seconds later as the Solar Bears led 3-1 heading to the third. A shade over three minutes into the third, the Gladiators climbed back within one goal before Matson knocked home his second of the game at 9:33 to push the score to 4-2. A late slap shot goal from F Josh Currie gave Gwinnett a chance at the end, but Orlando held on for the 4-3 win. The Solar Bears are 5-0-0-2 against Gwinnett this season.

Solar Bears Notes:

The game originally scheduled for Tuesday, January 28, against the South Carolina was postponed due to inclement weather and rescheduled for February 25... The Solar Bears are 7-1-1-1 in their last 10 games... D Cody Wild collected two assists on Sunday to earn his 100th and 101st professional points... Orlando currently ranks fourth on the penalty kill at 87.4 percent... Tonight's game marks the first time this season the Solar Bears have played a road game on a Thursday night. They are 4-0-1 in their five home Thursday games this season... F Taylor Matson is fourth among rookies with a 21.7 shooting percentage... F Zach Harrison leads the team with 12 goals, 18 assists, and 30 points... F Mike Ullrich, F Tyler Murovich, F Josh Caron, F Mickey Lang, and G John Curry remain in the AHL with the Iowa Wild... G Garret Sparks remains in the AHL with the Toronto Marlies.

Trevor Gillies Loaned to Abbotsford:

The Solar Bears announced today that F Trevor Gillies has been loaned to the Abbotsford Heat of the American Hockey League. Gillies played in five games for the Solar Bears, collecting 21 PIM. In his professional career, Gillies has appeared in 659 games in his North American professional career, including 57 in the NHL, combining for 2,866 PIM.

Solar Bears on Local 6:

The Orlando Solar Bears return to the Local 6-WKMG airwaves on Saturday, February 15, as they battle the Gwinnett Gladiators at 7:00 p.m. The broadcast team remains unchanged, with Solar Bears play-by-play announcer Bob Mills and Local 6 Sports Director Dave Pingalore in the booth. Sam Piotrowski continues with rink side reports and interviews during the game. Local 6 sports anchor Jamie Seh will host special intermission segments during the contest.

Orlando will air a third game on Local 6 at a date still to be determined.

Gladiators Notes:

F Josh Currie is tied for 12th among rookies with 23 points... F Marshall Everson is third among rookies with a 22.0 shooting percentage... D Rob Kwiet is tied for 11th among defensemen (along with Orlando D Blake Kessel) with 19 points... The Gladiators rank third in the ECHL on the penalty kill at home at 89.0 percent (65-for-73)... F Josh Currie is tied with F Evan Bloodoff to lead the Gladiators with 23 points... D Rob Kwiet leads the Gladiators with 14 assists... F Evan Bloodoff leads Gwinnett with 14 goals... Gwinnett is 11th on the power play at 14.6% (23-for-158) and 5th on the penalty kill at 86.7% (137-for-158).

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