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Game Preview: Solar Bears vs.Elmira Jackals Tonight - November 10

November 10, 2012 - ECHL (ECHL)
Orlando Solar Bears News Release


Who: Orlando (5-4-2-1, 13pts) vs.

Elmira Jackals (Ottawa Senators) (6-4-0-0, 12pts)

Where: Amway Center, Orlando, 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

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Matchup:

Orlando looks to start a new streak tonight after Thursday's 4-3 loss to Gwinnett saw the Solar Bears fall in regulation at home for the first time this season. The Solar Bears surrendered two goals in quick succession in the first period, and trailed 4-2 going into the third. A late goal by F Ryan Ginand gave the Solar Bears a chance to tie the contest, but Gwinnett held on for the 4-3 victory. Elmira was in action last night, suffering a 5-3 defeat at the hands of the Florida Everblades.The Jackals got out to a strong start, but Florida took control of the game in the final frame with three third period goals en route to the 5-3 victory.

Military Appreciation Weekend:

The Solar Bears are hosting Military Appreciation Weekend at the Amway Center tonight and tomorrow in honor of our nation's active and veteran military members. Special elements include:

Solar Bears participated in the Veteran's Day Parade in Downtown Orlando this afternoon Special interior fly-over via the LED screens, video board and sound system The Solar Bears will wear a special camouflage jersey tonight and tomorrow, Sunday, November 11. Be sure to attend our game on Saturday, December 8, at 7:00 p.m. when Meigray will host an in-game and in-person auction of the military themed jerseys on the Amway concourse. Make sure to visit www.meigray.com, the official game worn jersey source of the Solar Bears The first 3,000 people in attendance tonight will receive Magnet Schedules, courtesy of AlphaGraphics Special player video tributes will be shown on the video board

Military Appreciation Weekend continues tomorrow, Sunday, November 11, at 3:00 p.m. against the Gwinnett Gladiators.

Solar Bears Notes:

The Solar Bears have lost just one home game in regulation... C Ryan Cruthers is two points shy of 250 in his ECHL career... The Solar Bears are facing a team from outside the South Division for the first time this season... F Ryan Ginand had his first multiple goal game as a Solar Bear on Thursday. He leads the league with 60 shots on goal... Orlando is undefeated (3-0-0-0) when scoring the game's first goal... The Solar Bears will wear special military themed jerseys this weekend.

Jackals Notes:

F Artem Demkov leads the ECHL with four power play goals... The Jackals are currently leading the Atlantic Division with a 6-4-0-0 record... Elmira has the top ranked power play in the league, converting on 29.7 percent of their chances (11-for-37). They also own the best penalty kill in the league, killing off 92.1 percent of the their penalties.

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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