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Game Preview: Solar Bears vs. Florida Everblades - February 7

February 7, 2013 - ECHL (ECHL)
Orlando Solar Bears News Release


Who: Orlando (21-22-2-3, 47pts) vs.

Florida Everblades (Tampa Bay and Carolina) (22-16-4-4, 52pts)

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.

Watch Live: America One

Follow: Game Updates on Twitter at @OSBHockeyGU

Social Media: Follow on Facebook and Twitter

Matchup:

The Solar Bears look to continue their winning ways on home ice tonight as they take on the Florida Everblades at the Amway Center. Orlando has earned at least one point in nine straight games on home, including posting a 2-0-0-1 record in three games last week. The Solar Bears earned a 6-4 win over the Trenton Titans in the team's last outing, coming back from a 4-3 third-period deficit to earn the victory. Florida faced the same two opponents as the Solar Bears did last week, taking down the Titans 5-2 on Wednesday, falling to Trenton 5-4 in overtime on Friday, and losing 6-1 to Greenville on Saturday. Orlando and Florida have met nine times this season, with the Solar Bears holding a 6-2-1-0 edge. The two sides last met in an 8-4 victory for the Solar Bears at the Amway Center.

Solar Bears Notes:

F Ryan Ginand scored in the second period on Saturday night, his first goal since December 7 against Fort Wayne. It was his 50th professional goal. He returned from the 21-day IR last Friday... C Ryan Cruthers is currently on a seven game point streak (6 goals, 3 assists), the longest of the year for the Solar Bears... F Michael Neal is currently on a five game point streak (4 goals, 3 assists)... The Solar Bears are 5-1-1-2 at home against opponents from the South Division... The Solar Bears have killed off 20 straight penalties dating back to the third period against the South Carolina Stingrays on January 27... Orlando has earned at least one point in each of the their last nine home games dating back to December 9 against the Fort Wayne Komets (8-0-0-1)... C Mathew Sisca leads the Solar Bears with 15 points in nine games against the Everblades... D James Sanford is expected to make his Solar Bears debut tonight... F Ryan Ginand is two goals away from his 50th ECHL goal... C Ryan Cruthers is 1 PIM shy of 400 in his professional career... D Derick Martin is 1 PIM shy of 500 in his career... G Mike Brodeur, D Sean Lorenz, D Jesse Dudas and D Josh Caron remain on the 21-day IR. G John Curry remains on reserve and is not expected to dress tonight.

Everblades Notes:

LW Mathieu Roy is tied for 12th in the ECHL with 46 points... LW Matt Marquardt is tied for third with six game-winning goals... D Bobby Raymond is tied for fourth among defensemen with eight goals. He leads all ECHL defensemen with a 16.7 percent shooting percentage... D Olivier Dame-Malka is second among defensemen in shots on goal, tied for second among defensemen with six power play goals, and is fifth among defensemen with 29 minor penalties... The Everblades have given up the third fewest power play chances against in the ECHL... Florida is 2nd on the power play at 22.8 percent (46-for-202) and 17th on the penalty kill at 80.3 percent (143-for-178)... LW Mathieu Roy leads the Everblades in goals (16), assists (30), and points (46).

Upcoming Promotions:

Feb. 7-8:

Feb. 8:

Feb. 15-17:

Feb. 16:

Feb. 17:

Feb: 20-22:

Feb. 21:

Feb. 22:

Feb. 28:

March 2:

March 20:

March 24:

Teachers Appreciation

Zooperstars Performance/Local 6 Night

Faith and Family Weekend/Three Live Bands/Food Drives for

Christian Service Center

Guns and Hoses Charity Hockey Game to Benefit JDRF

Post-Game Skate and Autograph Session for Season Ticket Holders

First Responders Week

Lawyers Night

Turn Back the Clock/American Heart Association Night

Star Wars Night

BE GREAT! Classic for Kids to benefit Boys and Girls Clubs

of Central Florida/ Scout Night

St. Patrick's Day Special Jersey

Fan Appreciation Game

For more information call the Solar Bears Executive Offices at 407-951-8200.

Get Tickets:

The Solar Bears face the Everblades tonight and tomorrow, Friday, February 8, both games start at 7:00 p.m. Good seats still available, visit www.OrlandoSolarBearsHockey.com.

The Orlando Solar Bears, the ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Minnesota Wild and AHL's Houston Aeros, play all of their 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 on sale beginning as low as $15. To purchase your tickets, please visit www.OrlandoSolarBearsHockey.com or the Amway Center Box Office.

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