ECHL Orlando Solar Bears

Game Preview: Solar Bears vs.Gwinnett Gladiators Today - November 11

November 11, 2012 - ECHL (ECHL)
Orlando Solar Bears News Release


Who: Orlando (6-4-2-1, 15pts) vs.

Gwinnett Gladiators (Phoenix Coyotes) (10-3-1-0, 21pts)

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.

Follow: Game Updates on Twitter at @OSBHockeyGU

Social Media: Follow on Facebook and Twitter

Matchup:

The Solar Bears got back on track last night, scoring five goals in the third period to comeback from a 2-0 deficit heading into the game's final frame. Both RW Kevin Baker and F Rob Mignardi had their first multiple goal games of the season for Orlando, with Mignardi potting the game-winner with 4:19 left to play. Gwinnett also rallied against the Florida Everblades last night. Trailing 5-2 in the second period, the Gladiators picked up five straight goals and held on to defeat Florida 7-6. F Rylan Galiardi had a natural hat trick to help Gwinnett to the victory.

Military Appreciation Weekend:

The Solar Bears continue Military Appreciation Weekend at the Amway Center today 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 on Saturday Special interior fly-over via the LED screens, video board and sound system The Solar Bears will wear the special camouflage jerseys again today. 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 Special player video tributes will be shown on the video board

Solar Bears Notes:

Orlando's five third period goals last night were the most they have scored in any single period this season... C Ryan Cruthers is one point shy of 250 in his ECHL career... The Solar Bears have outshot their opponent in 11 of their 13 games this season. They lead the ECHL with 35.38 shots per game... Orlando is 5-0-1-1 when scoring four or more goals.

Gladiators Notes:

F Evan Bloodoff is on a seven game point streak (4 goals, 5 assists)... The Gladiators have won seven straight games and 10 of their last 11 contests... F Casey Pierro-Zabotel is second in the league with 15 assists... G Mike Lee leads the ECHL with a 1.89 GAA and .928 save percentage. His seven wins is tied for first in the league.

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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