ECHL Orlando Solar Bears

Game Preview: Solar Bears vs Fort Wayne Komets Tonight - December 8

Published on December 8, 2012 under ECHL (ECHL)
Orlando Solar Bears News Release


Who: Orlando (9-10-2-2, 22pts) vs.

Fort Wayne Komets (Anaheim Ducks) (10-8-0-1, 21pts)

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

Authentic Game Worn Jersey Auction Tonight:

The Orlando Solar Bears and the Meigray Group will be holding a live auction for the game-worn military-themed Camouflage Jerseys (worn on November 10 and 11) during their game on Saturday, December 8, at 7:00 p.m. Fans can bid on jerseys on the concourse level of the Amway Center from the time the doors open (6:00 p.m.) until no earlier than 10 minutes following the conclusion of Saturday's game. Credit cards will be accepted, and all bidders will be required to fill out a one-sheet bidding form that will be provided on site.

Solar Bears Leading the ECHL in Jersey Sales:

Orlando was informed by the ECHL that the Solar Bears have the top-selling jersey in the league. A new shipment of jerseys have arrived and will be available at the Amway Center during the game tonight, tomorrow's contest at 3:00 p.m. Customized jerseys are available to order at the merchandise stand during the games.

Scout Jersey to be Unveiled Tonight:

Shades will unveil the Scout Jerseys during pregame ceremonies tonight. Orlando will wear the special Scout Jerseys during Scout Night on March 2.

Matchup:

Orlando and Fort Wayne come together for the second straight game, and the middle contest of a three game set. Last night's crowd of 6,860 fans saw the Komets score the first two goals of the game, taking a 2-0 lead 5:55 into the second period. The Solar Bears came storming back to score the next four goals, including two by LW Nick Petersen, to take a 4-2 lead midway through the final stanza. Fort Wayne refused to quit, forcing overtime with 7.8 seconds left in the game and winning the eventual shootout to take a 5-4 win over Orlando. Each side had numerous offensive chances in the game, as both goaltenders faced over 40 shots on the night.

Solar Bears Notes:

RW Dan Gendur, who was acquired from Evansville along with C Dale Mahovsky yesterday, is expected to play tonight. Mahovsky is not expected to be in the lineup... Orlando leads the ECHL with 33.17 shots per game... F Ryan Ginand is one goal away from his 50th North American professional goal... LW Brett Lyon was released yesterday... LW Nick Petersen is questionable for today's game... F Derrick Burnett and D Brad Good were released on Monday... RW Chris Lawrence remains on the 21-day IR....G Mike Brodeur remains on the 21-day IR but has resumed skating drills... D Josh Caron and G John Curry are currently recalled to the Houston Aeros.

Fort Wayne Notes:

Last night's game was only the third time the Komets have played past regulation this year. All three have gone to a shootout... RW Brandon Marino is tied for sixth in the league with 27 points... Fort Wayne is 7-1-1 in one-goal games... G Ken Reiter is second in the ECHL with a .929 save percentage... Fort Wayne is 20th on the power play at 14.3% and 11th on the penalty kill at 83.2%.

The Orlando Solar Bears are home at the Amway Center at 7:00 p.m. tonight and Sunday, December 9th, at 3:00 p.m. Good seats are still available. Visit OrlandoSolarBearsHockey.com.

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.

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