Game Preview: Solar Bears vs. IceMen
Published on February 8, 2019 under ECHL (ECHL)
Orlando Solar Bears News Release
WHO: Orlando Solar Bears vs. Jacksonville Icemen
VENUE: ARS.com Rink at Amway Center, Orlando, Fla.
DATE: Friday, Feb. 8 at 7 p.m.
WATCH: ECHL.TV
LISTEN: OSB Radio via Mixlr
PROMOTIONS:
80s Night - Make sure to stock up on the hairspray and wear your favorite 80s threads! The best 80s outfit will be going home with a gnarly Solar Bears prize pack.
TONIGHT: The Orlando Solar Bears (23-18-3-0) square off for the second time this week against the Jacksonville Icemen (24-20-1-2). Orlando owns a 5-2-0-0 record against Jacksonville this season. The Solar Bears have won their last two games on home ice dating back to Jan. 6, a 4-1 win against South Carolina. Orlando is a lifetime 7-0-0-0 on home ice against Jacksonville.
WE MEET AGAIN: The Solar Bears will play the second of four total games against the Icemen in the month of February tonight. Wednesday's contest featured the fewest penalties in a head-to-head match with Jacksonville this season, as Orlando was only assessed one penalty in the match, while Jacksonville took two infractions. The Solar Bears previously scored a season-high seven goals against Jacksonville on Nov. 6 in a 7-4 victory.
TAMMELA CONTINUES TO LIGHT THE LAMP AGAINST THE ICEMEN: Forward Jonne Tammela's goal on Wednesday was his fifth of the season against Jacksonville. The forward also notably recorded a hat trick against the Icemen on Dec. 27 in Orlando's 4-3 win at Veterans Memorial Arena.
MCAULEY BUILDING ON POINT STREAK: With his assist on Tammela's goal on Wednesday, forward Colby McAuley was able to push his point streak to eight games (3g-8a), the longest point streak by a Solar Bears player this season. McAuley now has the opportunity to set his sights on the franchise record of 13 games, shared by Greg Miller (11g-11a; Nov. 8-30, 2014) and Denver Manderson (7g-13a; Nov. 11-Dec. 5, 2014).
NEXT GAMES: The Solar Bears hit the road to battle the Icemen tomorrow, Feb. 9 at 7 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Arena. Orlando's next home game is Single & Mingle Night against the Icemen on Friday, Feb. 15 at 7 p.m. CLICK HERE to purchase tickets for the game.
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2018-19 Single-Game Tickets Now on Sale:
Single-game tickets for the Orlando Solar Bears 2018-19 regular season home schedule are now on sale. Fans can purchase single-game tickets for as little as $15 at the Amway Center box office, or online at Ticketmaster.com.
2018-19 Season Ticket Memberships:
Season Ticket Memberships for the seventh season of ECHL Orlando Solar Bears hockey are now on sale. Full and Half-Season memberships are both available, starting as low as $270. For more information, call (407) 951-8200 or visit orlandosolarbearshockey.com.
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