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Game Preview: Solar Bears at Gwinnett Gladiators Tonight - November 23

November 23, 2012 - ECHL (ECHL)
Orlando Solar Bears News Release


Who: Orlando (8-7-2-1, 19pts) vs.

Gwinnett Gladiators (Phoenix Coyotes) (13-4-1-0, 27pts)

Where: Arena at Gwinnett Center, Duluth, GA

When: 6:05 p.m.

Listen Live: iHeartSolarBears.com, 740thegame.com, iheart.com/live/601/ - Pregame starts at 5:50 p.m.

Watch Live: America One

Follow: Game Updates on Twitter at @OSBHockeyGU

Social Media: Follow on Facebook and Twitter

Matchup:

Orlando and Gwinnett meet up for the second of back-to-back contests after the Gladiators took a 1-0 victory over the Solar Bears last night. The lone goal of the contest was recorded at 5:31 of the first period on a slap shot from the blue line off the stick of D Cody Brookwell. Both goalies were perfect for the remainder of the game, with Solar Bears netminder Hannu Toivonen stopping 25 of the 26 shots he faced in the game. There were only four penalties assessed during the game, with each team getting one power play chance in the game.

Solar Bears Notes:

D Bryce Lampman has played in 399 North American professional games. He is expected to play his 400th game tonight... The Solar Bears were held to 22 shots in the game last night, their lowest total of the season... Orlando has held their opponent scoreless on the power play for three straight games, killing off nine penalties over that span... D Kyle Medvec has been placed on reserve and did not make the trip to Gwinnett... G Mike Brodeur and D Mike Liambas remain on the 21-day Injured Reserve, although Liambas has resumed skating drills... The Solar Bears have two players on recall to the Aeros. D Josh Caron skated in Houston's game on Sunday, logging five penalty minutes. D Corbin Baldwin also played on Sunday, picking up two penalty minutes. G John Curry was recalled by Houston today.

Gladiators Notes:

Gwinnett has scored the game's first goal in 13 of the 18 games they have played. They are 12-0-1 in those situations... F Doug Jones is second among ECHL rookies in points with 14... The Gladiators lead the ECHL with 2.06 goals allowed per game... F Christian Oullett leads all rookies with three game winning goals.

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.

Individual tickets for 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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