Solar Bears join Local 6 blood drive

Donate blood for a chance to win Meet and Greet with the team

ORLANDO, Fla. - The Orlando Solar Bears, proud affiliate of the NHL's Minnesota Wild and Toronto Maple Leafs and AHL's Iowa Wild and Toronto Marlies, announced today that the Solar Bears have teamed up with Local 6 WKMG and One Blood for their blood drive tomorrow, Tuesday, January 7.

The blood drive begins at 10:00 a.m. at the Local 6 WKMG studios located at 4466 John Young Parkway, Orlando, FL 32804. Orlando Solar Bears Captain Eric Baier along with Florida native Ian Slater and Shades will be at Local 6 WKMG from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.  Starting at 5:00 p.m., Eric and Paul Baier, Jacob Cepis, Mike Ullrich, Ian Slater, Scott Tanski, and Cody Wild will be at the blood drive to meet with donors.

Everyone who donates can enter into a raffle to win a loge box for an upcoming Orlando Solar Bears game along with a meet and greet with the team. In addition, everyone who donates will receive one free movie ticket voucher and a free wellness checkup, courtesy of One Blood.Orlando Solar Bears individual game tickets for the 2013-14 season are on sale. Tickets can be purchased at the Amway Center Box Office or online at  OrlandoSolarBearsHockey.comor Ticketmaster.com. For the Promotional Calendar, click here.The Orlando Solar Bears, the ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Minnesota Wild and Toronto Maple Leafs and AHL's Iowa Wild and Toronto Marlies, play all of their home games at the 2012 Street and Smith's Sports Business Journal Sports Facility of the Year, the Amway Center.

Follow the Solar Bears at www.OrlandoSolarBearsHockey.com, Facebook, and Twitter(@OrlandoHockey) for all the latest news and updates. Stay in touch with Shades on Instagram by following ShadestheSolarBear.

Don't get shut-out when we sell out! Take advantage of the Orlando Solar Bears season tickets and 18 game plans. Call the Solar Bears at 407-951-8200 or visit www.OrlandoSolarBearsHockey.com.

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 or visit www.orlandosolarbearshockey.com/groups.

Officially licensed Orlando Solar Bears replica team jerseys, apparel, and headwear can be purchased online at: http://shop.orlandosolarbearshockey.com/

Since beginning operations in November of 2011, the Solar Bears have helped raise over $350,000 for the Central Florida community. To read the Solar Bears Report to the Community, click here.