Weekly Report: November 7, 2016

Photo credit: Taylor Trebotte / Atlanta Gladiators

ORLANDO, Fla. – The Orlando Solar Bears return to the ARS.com Rink at Amway Center this week after wrapping up their first road trip of the season, in which the team went 3-0-1-0. The Solar Bears begin a run of 10 consecutive home games, including nine in the month of November. Orlando hosts the South Carolina Stingrays on Thursday, Nov. 10 at 7 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 13 at 1:30 p.m.

THIS WEEK:Thursday, Nov. 10, 7 p.m.ARS.com Rink at Amway Center – Orlando, Fla.Orlando Solar Bears vs. South Carolina Stingrays

Saturday, Nov. 12, 7 p.m.ARS.com Rink at Amway Center – Orlando, Fla.Orlando Solar Bears vs. South Carolina StingraysPromotion: Teacher Appreciation / Girl Scout Night / Food Drive

Sunday, Nov. 13, 1:30 p.m.ARS.com Rink at Amway Center – Orlando, Fla.Orlando Solar Bears vs. South Carolina StingraysPromotion: Epilepsy Awareness Night / Teacher Appreciation / Purple Jersey

Orlando4-3-1-0, 9 points4th place, South Division

South Carolina3-4-1-0, 7 points6th place, South Division

LAST WEEK: 3-0-1-0

Tuesday, Nov. 1 – Orlando 6, South Carolina 2Orlando surrendered the first goal of the game to the Stingrays’ Steve McParland, but then went on a six-goal run aided by Brett Findlay’s three points (1g-2a) and Nikolas Brouillard’s four-point (1g-3a) effort, as the Solar Bears went on to win their first road game of the season by a 6-2 score.

Thursday, Nov. 3 – Greenville 2, Orlando 1 OTAfter falling behind 1-0 in the second period, Adam Brace netted his first goal in a Solar Bears uniform off a face-off win in the offensive zone, and Ryan Massa made a career-high 44 saves, but Orlando only earned a point as Greenville’s Paul Zanette scored in the overtime period.

Friday, Nov. 4 – Orlando 3, Greenville 2 OTAfter Eric Faille scored a power-play goal late in the first period, the Swamp Rabbits countered with two quick goals in the second period. T.J. Foster netted another power-play goal for Orlando midway through the third period to tie the score at 2-2, Denver Manderson scored the game-winning goal in overtime and Kasimir Kaskisuo also earned his first victory in a Solar Bears uniform.

Saturday, Nov. 5 – Orlando 8, Atlanta 5Heading into the third period down 3-1, Orlando stormed back with a franchise-record seven goals in the final period in a 14:51 span. Massa came on in relief of Kaskisuo and made all seven stops required of him as Orlando completed its four-game road trip unbeaten in regulation, while Cason Hohmann scored a hat trick for his first three goals of the season.

BEAR TRACKS:

History MadeOrlando’s franchise-record seven goals in the third period also represented the largest number of goals scored by a team in a period of an ECHL game since the Idaho Steelheads did so on Feb. 18, 2005. Orlando’s seven goals are tied for the fifth-most goals in a single period in league history. The record of nine was set by the Johnstown Chiefs vs. Cincinnati Cyclones on Nov. 10, 1990.

Shot SpectacularThrough eight games, Orlando has managed 306 shots on goal, averaging out to a league-leading 38.25 shots on goal per game, an average of 2.25 more shots than the second-place Missouri Mavericks and Florida Everblades, both tied with 36 shots on goal per game.

Road KillThe Solar Bears emerged from their first four road games with a sterling 22-for-22 performance on the penalty kill, and Brett Findlay tallied Orlando’s first shorthanded goal of the season in Saturday’s 8-5 win at Atlanta.

Hat Trick for HohmannCason Hohmann’s hat trick for Orlando on Saturday was the first hat trick by a Solar Bears player since T.J. Foster scored three for Orlando on Nov. 20, 2015 at Evansville (6-4 win). The Solar Bears are seeking their first hat trick on home ice since Brad Ross’ three-goal performance on Oct. 18, 2014 vs. Greenville (5-2 win).

Strong Start Against South CarolinaWith a victory on home ice in October and a dominant 6-2 performance to open November against South Carolina, Orlando has already equaled its win total against the Stingrays from the 2015-16 campaign (2-5-0-1). This week’s set of three games against the Stingrays will be the final time South Carolina visits Orlando during the 2016-17 regular season.

PRACTICE SCHEDULE:Monday, Nov. 7 – 10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. – RDV Sportsplex Ice Den – optional team skateTuesday, Nov. 8 – 10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. – RDV Sportsplex Ice DenWednesday, Nov. 9 – 10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. – RDV Sportsplex Ice DenThursday, Nov. 10 – Gameday skate held at ARS.com Rink at Amway CenterFriday, Nov. 11 – 10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. – RDV Sportsplex Ice DenPractice locations and times are subject to change

Fans and media are invited to attend all on-ice practice sessions held at the RDV Sportsplex Ice Den, the official training facility of the Solar Bears. Flash photography and unauthorized video recording of Orlando Solar Bears practice sessions is not permitted. The RDV Sportsplex Ice Den is located at 8701 Maitland Summit Blvd., Orlando, FL 32810.

ON THE AIR:Orlandosolarbearshockey.com is now the broadcast home of the Solar Bears via the Mixlr streaming service. Radio broadcasts Solar Bears games can be streamed online for free on any PC or mobile device. Pay-per-view video webcasts of all Solar Bears games are also available at ECHL.TV.

The Solar Bears return to the ARS.com Rink at Amway Center on Thursday, Nov. 10 as they host the South Carolina Stingrays at 7 p.m. Single-game tickets for the 2016-17 season 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 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 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.