ECHL Orlando Solar Bears

Game Preview: Solar Bears vs. Gwinnett Gladiators - February 6

Published on February 6, 2014 under ECHL (ECHL)
Orlando Solar Bears News Release


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

(23-16-1-2, 49pts) vs.

Gwinnett Gladiators (Phoenix Coyotes)

(17-24-1-2, 37pts)

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

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Game Notes: Click here to download tonight's game notes and rosters

Matchup:

The Solar Bears return home to the Amway Center today after a grueling four-game road trip that ended with a 5-3 win over the Florida Everblades on Tuesday night. Orlando jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the contest, as D Connor Goggin, F Taylor Matson, and D Blake Kessel all scored in just over four minutes and Orlando took the advantage into the first intermission. Florida got on the board with a power play goal early in the second, but F Jake Hauswirth answered for Orlando on a slap shot from the blue line as the Solar Bears lead 4-1 after two. A pair of third period goals drew the Everblades back to within one, but with time winding down in the frame F Scott Tanski collected an empty net goal on a shot from the neutral zone as the Solar Bears held on for the 5-3 victory. The Gladiators have been inactive since last Saturday's contest against the Solar Bears, earning a closely contested 3-2 win over Orlando. Trailing 1-0 in the second period, forward C.J. Severyn snapped home a rebound goal to tie the game at 1-1. Gwinnett answered with a 2-on-1 goal later in the frame, but Severyn knocked home his second goal of the contest to even the score. Just over one minute into the third period, F Marshall Everson scored what proved to be the game-winner when he wristed a shot into the top left corner of the net while on the power play as the Gladiators earned a 3-2 win over the Solar Bears. Orlando is 5-2-0-2 against Gwinnett this season and 3-0-0-0 against the Gladiators at the Amway Center.

Solar Bears Notes:

Forward C.J. Severyn served his one game suspension on Tuesday and is eligible to return to the lineup tonight... F Scott Tanski has appeared in 99 games in his Solar Bears career. He currently leads the team with four game winning goals... D Blake Kessel played in his 150th professional game and recorded his 50th ECHL assist on Tuesday... The Solar Bears are 4-0-1-0 at home on Thursday nights... Orlando is currently 7th in the Eastern Conference with 49 points but are just three points away from 3rd place, currently held by the Kalamazoo Wings... F Jake Hauswirth picked up his first goal as Solar Bear in the second period on Tuesday. It stood as the game winning goal for Orlando... The Solar Bears are fourth on the penalty kill at 87.0 percent (140-for-161)... D Blake Kessel is 10th among ECHL defensemen with 22 points... F Zach Harrison leads the team with 12 goals, 18 assists, and 30 points... F Mike Ullrich, F Tyler Murovich, F Josh Caron, F Mickey Lang, and G John Curry remain in the AHL with the Iowa Wild... G Garret Sparks, F Kory Nagy, and F Mike Duco remain in the AHL with the Toronto Marlies... F Trevor Gillies remains in the AHL with Abbotsford Heat.

Faith and Family Weekend Next Weekend:

The Solar Bears are holding Faith and Family Weekend on Thursday, February 13 at 7:00 p.m., Friday, February 14 at 7:30 p.m., and Saturday, February 15, at 7:00 p.m. All three games will have live musical performances, with Thomas Ware performing on Thursday, Good Luck Penny on Friday, and C7 on Saturday. On Saturday, February 15, the first 3,000 fans in attendance will receive a Shades Bobblehead, courtesy of Walgreens. To get tickets, visit www.OrlandoSolarBearsHockey.com.

Solar Bears on Local 6:

The Orlando Solar Bears return to the Local 6-WKMG airwaves on Saturday, February 15, as they battle the Gwinnett Gladiators at 7:00 p.m. The broadcast team remains unchanged, with Solar Bears play-by-play announcer Bob Mills and Local 6 Sports Director Dave Pingalore in the booth. Sam Piotrowski continues with rink side reports and interviews during the game. Local 6 sports anchor Jamie Seh will host special intermission segments during the contest.

Orlando will air a third game on Local 6 at a date still to be determined.

Gladiators Notes:

F Josh Currie is tied for for 6th among rookies with 12 goals and is tied for 16th among rookies with 23 points. He is tied with F Maxim Legault for the Gladiators lead with four goals against the Solar Bears... F Marshall Everson is tied for second among rookies with a 22.2 shooting percentage... D Rob Kwiet is tied for 11th among defensemen with 21 points... The Gladiators are 13-0-0 when leading after two periods... F Evan Bloodoff leads the Gladiators with 14 goals and 24 points... D Rob Kwiet leads the Gladiators with 16 assists... Gwinnett is 14th on the power play at 14.4% (24-for-167) and 5th on the penalty kill at 86.9% (146-for-168).

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