Marchment's first goal lifts Solar Bears to 4-2 win over Beast

Patrick Watling scores twice in first period for Orlando

ORLANDO, Fla. – Mason Marchment broke a 2-2 tie late in the third period as the Orlando Solar Bears (8-5-2-0) picked up a 4-2 victory over the Brampton Beast (7-4-1-2) on Thursday afternoon at the ARS.com Rink at Amway Center.

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Orlando got an early lead at 2:06 of the first period when Patrick Watling batted home a Tony Cameranesi rebound past Zachary Fucale. Watling chipped in his second of the day when he teamed up with Eric Faille on a give-and-go sequence and beat Fucale at 19:13.

Brampton’s Brandon MacLean pulled the visitors level with Orlando in the second, as MacLean camped out in front of Ryan Massa to redirect a Mike Vernace point shot just 42 seconds into the middle frame, and then stole the puck off a faceoff and snapped a shot past Massa at 14:21.

Marchment finally pulled Orlando ahead for good at 14:21 when he collected the puck in the neutral zone and made his way down the left wing, beating Fucale stick-side for his first pro goal. Cameranesi sealed the game with an empty-net tally at 18:40.

Ryan Massa earned the victory with 32 saves on 34 shots against; Fucale took the loss with 33 stops on 36 shots against.

Three Stars:

1) Patrick Watling – ORL2) Mason Marchment – ORL3) Ryan Massa – ORL

NEXT GAMES:

• Maple Leafs affiliate jersey – Solar Bears vs. Brampton Beast – Saturday, Nov. 26 – 7 p.m.
• Maple Leafs affiliate jersey – Solar Bears vs. Brampton Beast – Monday, Nov. 28 – 7 p.m.
• Teddy Bear Toss, presented by Tijuana Flats – Solar Bears vs. Florida Everblades – Friday, Dec. 2 – 7 p.m.

Fans are encouraged to bring new teddy bears and other stuffed animals to be thrown onto the ice when Orlando scores its first goal of the game. The teddy bears and other stuffed animals will be collected and donated to local charities.

Single-game tickets are now on sale at the Amway Center box office and ticketmaster.com. Full and half-season ticket plans are now available by visiting OrlandoSolarBearsHockey.com.

The Solar Bears have released a brand-new mobile app, presented by BB&T, giving Solar Bears fans everything they need right in their pocket. The app is also home to the brand-new Loyalty & Rewards Program, which provides Solar Bears fans with opportunities to accumulate points and redeem them for exclusive prizes. The new app is FREE and available for both iOS and Android devices.

The Orlando Solar Bears are the proud ECHL affiliate of the NHL’s Toronto Maple Leafs and AHL’s Toronto Marlies, and play all of their home games at the ARS.com Rink at 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 SolarBearsHockey.

Season tickets, Corporate Flex vouchers, and Group tickets are a great way to entertain employees, co-workers, clients, friends and family. For more information on all of the Solar Bears ticket packages, call (407) 951-8200 or visit orlandosolarbearshockey.com/groups.

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