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Game Preview: Solar Bears vs. Trenton Titans - February 2

February 2, 2013 - ECHL (ECHL)
Orlando Solar Bears News Release


Who: Orlando (20-22-2-3, 45pts) vs.

Trenton Titans (Philadelphia Flyers) (18-21-3-3, 42pts)

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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Matchup:

The Solar Bears welcome the Trenton Titans to town for the first time and second meeting of the year between the two teams. Orlando is playing their third straight game at home, surrendering a last second goal and earning one point in the standings against Greenville in a 4-3 shootout loss and following it up with a 3-2 win over the Road Warriors last night. Trenton is closing out a four game road trip tonight, and are coming off a 5-4 overtime win over the Florida Everblades. The Titans took a 4-1 lead midway through the second period, but Florida came storming back with three unanswered goals to force extra time. In the previous meeting between Trenton and Orlando, the Titans took down the Solar Bears by a 5-1 score at the Sun National Bank Center.

Solar Bears Unveil Turner Cup Banner Tonight:

The Orlando Solar Bears will unveil the 2001 Turner Cup Championship Banner tonight. The pregame ceremony will begin promptly at 7:00 p.m. and fans are encouraged to be in their seats early. The Turner Cup will be in the building, along with representatives from the Hockey Hall of Fame. Mayor Buddy Dyer will make a special presentation, and special guests will be in attendance.

The Solar Bears will wear special throwback jerseys that will be auctioned off by the MeiGray Group behind section 113 on the concourse all game, with the winning bidders getting an opportunity to meet their player after game. Orlando won the Turner Cup on May 26, 2001, and never had a chance to raise the banner as the IHL folded immediately following that season.

Mini championship banners will be given away to the first 3,000 people in attendance, courtesy of Ember.

Solar Bears Notes:

F Ryan Ginand returned from the 21-day IR last night, earning one assist. It was his first game since December 8 against the Fort Wayne Komets... C Ryan Cruthers had his five-game goal streak snapped, but extended his points streak to six games (5 goals, 2 assist) with a helper last night... F Michael Neal had his three game goal streak snapped yesterday, but extended his points streak to four games (4 goals, 1 assist)... G Patrick Killeen stopped 31 of 33 shots yesterday, earning his first win as a Solar Bear... F Dan Dries scored his first goal as a Solar Bear when his struck 26 seconds after Greenville tied the game at 2-2 in the third period. It proved to be the game winning goal... Orlando has earned at least one point in each of the their last eight home games dating back to December 9 against the Fort Wayne Komets (7-0-0-1)... G Mike Brodeur remains on the 21-day IR... D Sean Lorenz remains on the 21-day IR... D Jesse Dudas remains on the 21-day IR... D Josh Caron was placed on the 21-day IR on Monday.

Titans Notes:

G Scott Wedgewood is third in the ECHL with 861 saves and 1,832 minutes played. He has played the last 10 games for the Titans... Trenton has the top ranked penalty kill in the league, killing off 85.9 percent of their penalties... The Titans have the third highest road power play percentage, converting on 21.0 percent of their chances... F Marcel Noebels is tied for third among rookies with five power play goals... Trenton is 9th on the power play at 20.0 percent (43-for-215) and 1st on the penalty kill at 85.9 percent (164-for-191)... F Andy Bohmbach leads the Titans in goals (19) and points (38), F Jacob Cepis and F Steven Schultz are tied for the team lead in assists (21).

Get Tickets:

The Solar Bears will raise the 2001 Turner Cup Championship Banner tonight at 7:00 p.m. before their game against the Trenton Titans. Good seats still available, visit www.OrlandoSolarBearsHockey.com.

The Orlando Solar Bears, the ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Minnesota Wild and AHL's Houston Aeros, play all of their 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 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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