Late Everblades goal foils chances for Solar Bears in 3-1 loss

Brouillard scores for Orlando

ORLANDO, Fla. – The Orlando Solar Bears (17-10-3-0) fell to the Florida Everblades (18-6-1-2) by a 3-1 score in a Wawa Sunshine Cup Series game on Tuesday night at the ARS.com Rink at Amway Center.

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Nikolas Brouillard gave the Solar Bears the 1-0 lead midway through the first period after Eric Faille threw the puck on net from the right circle, allowing Brouillard to drive the middle and force the puck over the goal line past Daniel Altshuller at 11:06.

The Everblades tied the score in the second period during a Solar Bears power-play as Adam Brace made his way down the left wing and fired the puck past Ryan Massa at 8:53.

Brendan O’Donnell broke the tie with the game-winning goal late in the third as he fired a shot over the glove of Massa from the right circle at 18:10, and then added an empty-net goal at 19:56.

Massa took the loss with 47 saves on 49 shots against; Altshuller recorded the win with 38 stops on 39 shots against.

Three Stars:1) Brendan O’Donnell – FLA2) Ryan Massa – ORL3) Adam Brace – FLA

NEXT HOME GAMES:

• Coors Light Countdown to New Year’s – Solar Bears vs. Greenville Swamp Rabbits – Friday, Dec. 30 – 7 p.m.
• Coors Light Countdown to New Year’s – Solar Bears vs. Greenville Swamp Rabbits – Saturday, Dec. 31 – 4 p.m.
• Solar Bears vs. Manchester Monarchs – Tuesday, Jan. 3 – 7 p.m. – Only 2016-17 regular season meeting against North Division-leading Manchester

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.