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Game Preview: Solar Bears vs. Greenville Road Warriors - April 13

April 13, 2014 - ECHL (ECHL)
Orlando Solar Bears News Release


Who: Orlando Solar Bears (Minnesota Wild/Toronto Maple Leafs)

(42-24-2-3, 89pts, 4th, Eastern Conference) vs.

Greenville Road Warriors (New York Rangers)

(39-26-2-4, 84pts, t-6th, Eastern Conference)

Where: Amway Center - Orlando, FL

When: 3:00 p.m.

Listen Live: iHeartSolarBears.com, 740thegame.com, iheart.com/live/601/ - Pregame starts at 2:45 p.m.

Watch Live: America One

Follow: Game Updates on Twitter at @OSBHockeyGU

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Matchup:

The Solar Bears conclude the 2014 regular season (Kelly Cup Playoff Schedule to be announced soon) with an afternoon contest against the Greenville Road Warriors at the Amway Center today. Orlando earned a point in 1-0 shootout loss to the Reading Royals last night in a contest that saw both goaltenders record shutouts through 65 minutes of action. Reading nearly tallied a goal in the opening frame, but rang a shot off the post while G Maxime Clermont turned aside all 10 shots on goal to keep the game scoreless after the first. Orlando began to pour on the pressure in the second frame, but could not find a way to sneak a puck past Reading G Brandon Anderson despite recording 15 shots in the period. Neither side was able to break through in the final stanza or in overtime, but the Royals scored three times in the shootout to gain the 1-0 shootout win. Combined with a Cincinnati loss last night, the one point earned by Orlando was enough to boost them into sole possession of fourth place in the Eastern Conference. The Road Warriors come into this contest in a three-way tie for sixth place in the division, and by earning a single point can secure that position. Greenville was in action against the Florida Everblades last night, and despite scoring the first goal 1:08 into the game, they fell by a final score of 6-1 to Florida.

Solar Bears Notes:

The Solar Bears finish the 2013-14 ECHL Regular Season today... F Mickey Lang leads the ECHL with 44 goals and 16 power play goals. He is third in the league with 75 points. The last player to eclipse the 40 goal mark in the ECHL was Wes Goldie (Alaska Aces) during the 2010-11 season (46 goals). Lang was named to the All-ECHL First Team on Wednesday... G Maxime Clermont is 2-0-1 in his last three games, has stopped 84 of 87 shots (.966 save percentage), and has recorded a 0.97 GAA during that span. He earned his first shutout as a Solar Bear last night... F Kory Nagy is one assist shy of 100 in his professional career... The Solar Bears have collected a 13-2-3 record on home ice since the start of January... Forwards Cameron Abney, J.T. Barnett and Michael Catenacci, are on the 21-day injured reserve... G John Curry is in the NHL with the Minnesota Wild. He earned first star honors stopping 43 of 45 shots in a 4-2 win for the Wild on Thursday... G Cody Reichard, and F Josh Caron are in the AHL with the Iowa Wild... G Christopher Gibson, G Garret Sparks, F Brad Ross, and D Dylan Yeo are in the AHL with the Toronto Marlies... F Trevor Gillies is in the AHL with Abbotsford Heat... G Tyler Beskorowany is in the AHL with the St. John's IceCaps... F Andrew Johnston is in the AHL with the Adirondack Phantoms... D Blake Kessel is in the AHL with the Rochester Americans.

Team Photos, Jersey Auction, Chance to Win $5,000 at the Game Today:

The Orlando Solar Bears conclude the 2013-14 Regular Season today at 3:00 p.m. at the Amway Center. The first 3,000 fans in attendance will receive a special Solar Bears Team Photo courtesy of SunRail and SunDance Marketing Solutions, and one lucky fan who registers at the game will have a chance to take a shot on the ice and win $5,000, compliments of SunRail. In addition the third jerseys worn by the Solar Bears today will be auctioned off by Meigray throughout and after the game.

Solar Bears 2013-14 Season Award Winners:

The Orlando Solar Bears held their Second Annual Awards Show on Friday night, a season ticket holder exclusive event. This year's award winners are:

Dan Snyder Memorial Award (Hard Work/Perseverance): Ian Slater

Rob Kenny Memorial Award (Community Service): Eric Baier

Clutch Performer: Mickey Lang

Keena Wealth Star of the Year: Jacob Cepis

Kevin L. Heller, Sr. Memorial Award (Unsung Hero): Tyler Murovich

Auto Justice Attorney Michael T. Gibson Crash of the Year: Scott Tanski

Team MVP: Jacob Cepis

Players who scored their first professional goals this season were honored, and included:

Bryce Aneloski - October 29 against the South Carolina Stingrays

Zachary Yuen - November 13 against the Cincinnati Cyclones

Colton Jobke - November 15 against the Evansville IceMen

Mike Catenacci - December 15 against the Gwinnett Gladiators

Four Top Shelf Awards were handed out to those people who have shown a special dedication to helping the Solar Bears. Winners of the Top Shelf Award are:

Mike Davis - Solar Bears Strength and Conditioning Trainer

Skip Valet - Local 6 General Manager

George Aguel - Visit Orlando President/CEO

Allen Johnson - Orlando Venues Executive Director

Road Warriors Notes:

F Andrew Rowe is tied for third in the league with 30 goals, is fourth in the league with a +30 rating, and is tied for seventh in the league with 65 points. He leads the Road Warriors with 35 assists and leads the Road Warriors against the Solar Bears with six points (3 goals, 3 assists)... F Emerson Clark is fourth in the ECHL with 229 PIM... F Marc-Olivier Vallerand is fourth in the league with 226 shots... Greenville is third in the league with 32.73 shots on goal per game... F Michael St. Croix is ninth among rookies with 47 points... Greenville is 12th on the power play at 16.0% (35-for-219) and 1st on the penalty kill at 88.1% (230-for-261).

Orlando Solar Bears individual game tickets for the 2014 Kelly Cup Playoffs are on sale. Tickets can be purchased at the Amway Center Box Office or online at OrlandoSolarBearsHockey.com or Ticketmaster.com.

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