Solar Bears Suffer Setback in 7-3 Defeat to Stingrays
April 2, 2022 - ECHL (ECHL)
Orlando Solar Bears News Release
Orlando Solar Bears forward Tyler Bird
(Orlando Solar Bears)
ORLANDO, Fla. - The Orlando Solar Bears (31-28-5-1) surrendered a season-high four first period goals before ultimately falling 7-3 to the South Carolina Stingrays (25-36-6-0) on Saturday night at the AdventHealth Rink at Amway Center.
The Solar Bears (.523) saw a four-game point streak snapped in the loss and fell to fifth in the South Division behind Greenville (.523), which picked up a 3-2 win against Atlanta.
South Carolina scored twice on its first four shots of the contest, chasing Zach Émond from the net for Orlando. Maxim Cajkovic scored to get the Solar Bears on the board, but the Stingrays reeled off two more in the first and another in the second before Tristin Langan scored in the third period.
South Carolina added a pair of empty-net goals that bookended a Luke Boka tally for Orlando to cap the scoring.
1st Period
SC Goal: Kevin Fitzgerald (1) at 2:04. Assisted by Andrew Cherniwchan.
SC Goal: Carter Turnbull (2) at 8:04. Assisted by Jonny Evans and Derek Gentile.
ORL Goal: Maxim Cajkovic (8) at 10:35.
SC Goal: Kevin O'Neil (5) at 16:10.
SC Goal: Cam Strong (6) at 19:59. Assisted by Jade Miller and Justin Florek.
SHOTS: ORL 6, SC 11
2nd Period
SC Goal: Lawton Courtnall (13) at 8:55. Assisted by Jade Miller.
SHOTS: ORL 9, SC 13
3rd Period
ORL Goal: Tristin Langan (15) at 9:30. Assisted by Aaron Luchuk and Cole Moberg.
SC Goal: Kevin O'Neil (6) [EN] at 15:47. Assisted by Kevin Fitzgerald.
ORL Goal: Luke Boka (16) at 16:27. Assisted by Kevin Lohan and Chad Duchesne.
SC Goal: Cam Strong (7) [EN] at 17:51. Assisted by Lawton Courtnall.
SHOTS: ORL 21, SC 7
Goaltending
ORL: Zach Émond, 2-for-4; Brad Barone [L], 22-for-25
SC: Ryan Bednard, 33-for-36
NOTABLES:
Orlando finished their regular season series with South Carolina with a 4-3-1-0 record.
Brad Barone tied Clint Windsor (2020-21) with his 45th appearance of the season, matching the club mark for appearances in a single season by a goaltender.
Cajkovic's goal extended his point streak to five games (4g-2a).
Aaron Luchuk's assist on Langan's goal extended his point streak to four games (4g-3a).
Kevin Lohan skated in his 200th game with the Solar Bears, becoming just the third player in team history to do so, behind only Chris LeBlanc (235) and Eric Baier (236).
Chad Duchesne picked up his 50th career assist with a helper on the goal from Luke Boka.
NEXT GAMES: The Solar Bears return to action when they host the Florida Everblades on Monday, April 4, at 7 p.m. at the AdventHealth Rink at Amway Center.
Images from this story
 Orlando Solar Bears forward Tyler Bird |
ECHL Stories from April 2, 2022
- K-Wings Ground Komets, Justin Taylor Now No. 3 All-Time - Kalamazoo Wings
- Americans Drop First of Two to Tulsa 4-1 - Allen Americans
- Solar Bears Suffer Setback in 7-3 Defeat to Stingrays - Orlando Solar Bears
- Stinil, Theut Lead Thunder to Shootout Win in KC - Wichita Thunder
- Offensive Onslaught Gives Rays Season-High Win-Streak - South Carolina Stingrays
- Admirals Crush the Icemen on Military Appreciation Night - Norfolk Admirals
- Iowa Can't Catch Cincinnati in 5-2 Loss - Iowa Heartlanders
- Cyclones Sweep Heartlanders on the Weekend - Cincinnati Cyclones
- Pecararo Nets Double, Rabbits Close in on Playoff Spot with 3-2 Win over Atlanta - Greenville Swamp Rabbits
- Heard Scores Two as Walleye Edge Fuel, 4-3 - Toledo Walleye
- Hoelscher and Topatigh Score in 3-2 Defeat - Atlanta Gladiators
- Fuel Comeback Not Enough in 4-3 Loss to Walleye - Indy Fuel
- Mariners Gain Valuable Point in Shootout Loss - Maine Mariners
- Blades Overpower Steelheads 3-1 - Florida Everblades
- Steelheads Slide in Third Period to Everblades in 3-1 Loss - Idaho Steelheads
- Growlers Blank Railers 4-0 - Newfoundland Growlers
- Railers Drop Second of Road Three-In-Three 4-0 to Growlers - Worcester Railers HC
- Flodell, Royals Deny Lions Late Comeback for Afternoon Win - Reading Royals
- Lions Fall to Royals Once Again - Trois-Rivieres Lions
- Abbott Girduckis Returns from AHL Hartford - Jacksonville Icemen
- Dillon Kelley and Calder Brooks Returned from AHL Henderson - Rapid City Rush
- ECHL Transactions - April 2 - ECHL
- Grizzlies Gameday: Homestand Finale at Maverik Center - Utah Grizzlies
- ECHL Announces Fines, Suspensions - ECHL
- Lions Looking to Rebound against Royals this Afternoon - Trois-Rivieres Lions
- Game Preview: Solar Bears vs. South Carolina Stingrays: April 2, 2022 - Orlando Solar Bears
- Weekend Series Continues in Greenville for Gladiators - Atlanta Gladiators
- Thunder Closes Six-Game Road Trip Tonight in KC - Wichita Thunder
- Everblades Primed for Rubber Match with Steelheads - Florida Everblades
- Morning Tea: Swamp Rabbits VS Gladiators - Greenville Swamp Rabbits
- Americans Open Two-Game Series with Tulsa, 7:30 PM - Allen Americans
- Royals Continue Series with an Afternoon Face off vs. Lions - Reading Royals
- Grizz Win 5-2 to Retake Division Lead - Utah Grizzlies
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
