February 16, 2016

SOLAR BEARS HOST FIRST RESPONDERS NIGHT ON SATURDAY, FEB. 20

Guns N’ Hoses Game Will Be Played Prior to Solar Bears Game

ORLANDO, Fla. – The Orlando Solar Bears, proud affiliate of the NHL’s Toronto Maple Leafs and AHL’s Toronto Marlies, have announced that the team will hold their annual First Responders Night and Guns n’ Hoses game on Saturday, Feb. 20. The Guns n’ Hoses game will begin at 2:00 p.m. and the Solar Bears host the Indy Fuel at 7:00 p.m. Auto Justice Attorney Michael T. Gibson, P.A. is the presenting sponsor of both events.

The fourth annual Guns n’ Hoses game features the Central Florida Enforcers (Police team) against the Orange County Fire (Fire Department team) at the Amway Center at 2 p.m. The Central Florida Enforcers are raising money for C.O.P.S. (Concerns of Police Survivors) while the Orange County Fire are raising money for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation to assist children with cancer.

The Solar Bears will wear special First Responders jerseys during their game against Indy, and the first 3,000 fans in attendance will receive a free cell phone wallet, sponsored by Auto Justice Attorney Michael T. Gibson, P.A. The Guns n’ Hoses teams’ charities will be the beneficiaries of the 50/50 drawing and Chuck-a-Puck contest during the Solar Bears game.

Fans who purchase tickets to the game between the Solar Bears and Fuel at 7:00 p.m. will receive complimentary access to the Guns n’ Hoses game at 2:00 p.m. Doors will open at 1:30 p.m. for the Guns n’ Hoses contest and 6:00 p.m. for the Solar Bears game. Fans are also invited to attend a pre-game Block Party at Harry Buffalo from 4:00 p.m. until the start of the Solar Bears game. The block party will continue after the game, including an appearance from Solar Bears players.

The Solar Bears continue their fourth season in the ECHL, presented by Auto Justice Attorney Michael T. Gibson, P.A., when they host the Indy Fuel on Wednesday, Feb. 16 at 7:00 p.m. at the Amway Center.

for the Solar Bears 2015-16 promotional and events calendar.

Single-game tickets for the 2015-16 season are on sale now and can be purchased for as little as $15 at the Amway Center Box Office or online at OrlandoSolarBearsHockey.com or Ticketmaster.com.

The Orlando Solar Bears, the ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Toronto Maple Leafs and AHL's Toronto Marlies, play all of their home games at the Amway Center, the 2012 Street and Smith's Sports Business Journal Sports Facility of the Year.

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.

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://store.orlandosolarbearshockey.com/.

To read the Solar Bears Report to the Community, click here.