ECHL Orlando Solar Bears

Game Preview: Solar Bears at Gwinnett Gladiators Tonight - November 1

Published on November 1, 2012 under ECHL (ECHL)
Orlando Solar Bears News Release


Who: Orlando (4-1-1-1, 10pts) at

Gwinnett Gladiators (Phoenix Coyotes) (4-3-1-0, 9pts)

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 6:50 p.m.

Follow: Game Updates on Twitter at @OSBHockeyGU

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Matchup:

The Orlando Solar Bears and Gwinnett Gladiators come together for the first time, with the Solar Bears holding a one point lead over Gwinnett for the top spot in the South Division. Orlando began the road trip with a 2-1 shootout victory over South Carolina on Tuesday night. The Gladiators are returning home from a five game road trip in Greenville, Fort Wayne, and Evansville, that saw Gwinnett win four of their five games.

Solar Bears Notes:

The Solar Bears have collected at least one point in the standings for five straight games (4-0-0-1)... C Ryan Cruthers, LW Nick Petersen, and C Mathew Sisca all saw their six game point streaks snapped on Tuesday. Petersen leads the ECHL with 14 points... F Ryan Ginand's first period assist stretched his point streak to six games (1 goal, 7 assists)... Including tonight's game, the Solar Bears play three straight games in three days in three separate cities.

Gladiators Notes:

G Mike Lee earned ECHL Goaltender of the Week honors after posting a 2-1-0 record, one shutout, 1.00 GAA, and .955 save percentage last week... F Casey Pierro-Zabotel leads the ECHL with 10 assists... F Doug Jones leads all rookies with five goals and 10 points.

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

The Orlando Solar Bears return to the Amway Center for a key seven game home stretch beginning on Wednesday, November 7th, against Gwinnett. Individual tickets for this home stand and all 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. 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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