Game Preview: Solar Bears at Swamp Rabbits - Dec. 6, 2016

Solar Bears Game 20 • Away Game 6 • ECHL Game 278

WHO: Orlando Solar Bears (11-6-2-0) at Greenville Swamp Rabbits (9-7-2-0)VENUE: Bon Secours Wellness Arena, Greenville, S.C.DATE: Tuesday, Dec. 6, 7 p.m.WATCH: ECHL.TVLISTEN: Visit our website or download the new Solar Bears mobile app to listen to the game via MixlrTONIGHT:The Orlando Solar Bears dig into the first of two games against the Greenville Swamp Rabbits. Orlando has earned five out of a possible six points against Greenville this season, most recently the 7-4 School Day Game victory on Nov. 17. In that game – Drake Berehowsky’s return behind the bench for Orlando – the Solar Bears established a franchise mark for the most shots on goal in a single period, recording 26 in the third frame, while also putting up a season-high 53 shots on goal over the course of the entire contest.

CRANE CRUISING:Following his acquisition from the Allen Americans in mid-November, Chris Crane has been on a tear since joining the Solar Bears. The Ohio State University product has scored at least a goal in every game he’s played so far for Orlando, including the game-winning goal on his birthday against the Everblades last Friday.

BLOCK SHOWING SCORING TOUCH EARLY ON:Since returning to the lineup, Austin Block has been enjoying a highly productive level of play for the Solar Bears. The forward is in the midst of a four-game point streak, and his 36.4% shooting percentage leads the entire ECHL.

MANDERSON HAS BEEN RABBIT HUNTING:Denver Manderson’s success this season has extended to the matchup against Greenville – the forward netted the overtime-winning goal on Nov. 4 and followed that up on Nov. 17 with a season-high three-point effort. Manderson leads Orlando’s forwards with four points on the season against Greenville.

HEAD TO HEADOverall: 2-0-1-0Home: 1-0-0-0Road: 1-0-1-02015-16 Overall: 5-4-0-02015-16 Home: 3-1-0-02015-16 Away: 2-3-0-0Last 5 Years: 21-13-1-3Last 5 Years Home: 13-4-0-3Last 5 Years Away: 7-9-1-0

LEADERSPoints: Manderson  – 23Goals: Perry – 12Assists: Findlay – 17+/-: Manderson – +18PIM: Findlay – 18SOG: Faille – 81

BEAR TRACKER

• Findlay: Needs two goals to tie Jacob Cepis and Brady Vail (35) for first in team history

STREAKS

• Block: 4-game point streak (2g-2a)
• Crane: 4-game point streak: (5g-1a)
• Findlay: 4-game assist streak (4a)
• Manderson: 3-game point streak (3g-2a)
• Perry: 4-game point streak (3g-2a)
• Watling: 3-game point streak (1g-2a)

AFFILIATE NOTES:The Toronto Marlies take on the Utica Comets on Wednesday after a bounce-back 5-3 win at home over the Hartford Wolf Pack on Sunday, while the Toronto Maple Leafs are looking to rebound from a 3-2 shootout loss to the Canucks on Saturday with their upcoming home game against the Minnesota Wild on Wednesday.

NEW APP: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.

NEXT HOME GAMES:

• Ugly Sweater jersey - Solar Bears vs. Florida Everblades - Thursday, Dec. 22 - 7 p.m.
• Solar Bears vs. Florida Everblades - Tuesday, Dec. 27 - 7 p.m.
• Solar Bears vs. Greenville Swamp Rabbits - Friday, Dec. 30 - 7 p.m.

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.