Leading scorer for Solar Bears heads to AHL for second time in 2016-17
ORLANDO, Fla. – The Orlando Solar Bears have announced that forward Eric Faille has been recalled by the Toronto Marlies, Orlando’s American Hockey League affiliate. It is the forward’s second recall of the season.
Faille, 27, currently is tied with Denver Manderson for the Solar Bears scoring lead with 42 points (16g-26a) and 24 penalty minutes in 38 games this season. Faille recently became the third player in team history to record 100 career points with Orlando, as he has 102 points (40g-62a) in 94 career games with Orlando. During his previous recall to Toronto in mid-December, Faille suited up in one game with the Marlies.
The third-year pro has skated in 176 total professional games, recording 172 points (76g-96a) and 49 penalty minutes.
The Orlando Solar Bears continue their fifth season of ECHL hockey when they face the Florida Everblades in a Wawa Sunshine Cup Series game at Germain Arena on Friday, Jan. 20 at 7:30 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.
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 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.
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