
Solar Bears eliminated from playoff contention in 5-1 loss to Icemen
June 4, 2021 - ECHL (ECHL)
Orlando Solar Bears News Release
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The Orlando Solar Bears (36-27-6-1) saw their push for the 2021 Kelly Cup Playoffs come to an end in a 5-1 loss to the Jacksonville Icemen (34-29-3-4) on Friday night at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena.
Orlando needed to avoid a regulation loss in order to remain in the hunt, but the Icemen broke a 0-0 tie in the second period with two early goals to seize the lead and never looked back.
Orlando's run of three straight playoff appearances (2017-19) comes to an end, with South Carolina (idle) clinching the fourth and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.
First Period
Shots: ORL 12, JAX 14
Second Period
Jacksonville goal: Erik Bradford (11) [PP] at 0:14. Assisted by Jake Elmer.
Jacksonville goal: Mike Szmatula (22) at 2:03. Assisted by Abbot Girduckis and Nick Saracino.
Shots: ORL 13, JAX 6
Third Period
Jacksonville goal: Abbot Girduckis (12) [PP] at 1:39. Assisted by Erik Bradford and Mike Szmatula.
Jacksonville goal: Ara Nazarian (25) at 2:44. Assisted by Erik Bradford and Jake Elmer.
Orlando goal: Joseph Garreffa (13) at 3:12. Assisted by J.J. Piccinich and Matthew Spencer.
Shots: ORL 14, JAX 10
Goaltending:
ORL: Clint Windsor [L], 19-for-23; Michael Lackey, 6-for-7
JAX: Kyle Keyser, 38-for-39
THREE STARS:
1) Kyle Keyser - JAX
2) Abbot Girduckis - JAX
3) Erik Bradford - JAX
NOTABLES:
The Solar Bears finish their road schedule for the season with a 16-16-3-1 record
NEXT GAME: The Solar Bears close out the 2020-21 season when they host Fan Appreciation Night against the Florida Everblades at the AdventHealth Rink at Amway Center on Saturday, June 5 at 7 p.m.
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