Game Preview: Solar Bears at Beast - March 24, 2017

Solar Bears Game 64 • Away Game 30 • ECHL Game 871

WHO: Orlando Solar Bears (32-23-6-3) at Brampton Beast (36-21-3-4)VENUE: Powerade Centre, Brampton, OntarioDATE: Friday, March 23, 7:15 p.m.WATCH: ECHL.TVLISTEN: Listen on Mixlr

TONIGHT:The Orlando Solar Bears take on the Brampton Beast for the second time in as many nights at the Powerade Centre. The Solar Bears win last night over Brampton allowed Orlando to jump back into playoff positioning, as the team occupies the fourth seed in the South Division – Orlando is one point back of third-place Cincinnati with one game in hand on the Cyclones, who are idle today.

FAILLE APPROACHING 50 GOALS WITH ORLANDO:With two goals in Thursday night’s win, Eric Faille is now only three goals away from reaching 50 in his career with the Solar Bears. Faille became the franchise leader in goals scored earlier this season, and is also the team’s all-time leader in points with 122 (47g-75a) in 105 games.

PERRY PROVIDING CLUTCH OFFENSE:Despite only being credited with one shot on goal, Joe Perry made his mark on the scoresheet last night, tallying the eventual game-winner for Orlando in the third period. Perry’s goal was his fifth game-winner of the season, establishing a new team lead after previously sharing the mark at four with Tony Cameranesi.

SHOTS GALORE:Orlando’s first period last night showcased the high-octane style that drives the Solar Bears attack, as the team set a new season-high for shots on goal in the first period with 21, breaking the previous mark of 20 set on Nov. 21 vs. Missouri. Orlando continues to lead the ECHL in average shots for per game, with 37.88.

COMEBACK KIDS:With last night’s win, the Solar Bears lead the Eastern Conference with four wins when trailing after two periods on the road (4-10-1-0).

HEAD TO HEADOverall: 4-0-0-0Home: 3-0-0-0Away: 1-0-0-02015-16 Overall: 3-0-0-02015-16 Home: 0-0-0-02015-16 Away: 3-0-0-0Last 5 Years: 7-0-0-0Last 5 Years Home: 3-0-0-0Last 5 Years Away: 4-0-0-0

ACTIVE LEADERSPoints: Faille – 62Goals: Perry – 32Assists: Buzzeo – 42+/-: Danford – +20PIM: Miller – 76SOG: Perry – 186

BEAR TRACKER

• Baier: One assist for 100 career pro assists
• Perry: Three assists from 50 in pro career

STREAKS

• Baier: 4-game assist streak (4a)
• Buzzeo: 3-game point streak (1g-3a)
• Manderson: 2-game point streak (2g-1a)

AFFILIATE NOTES:The Toronto Marlies take on the Binghamton Senators at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa tonight at 7:30 p.m., while the Toronto Maple Leafs are idle today after a 4-2 win over New Jersey last night.

APP:The Solar Bears mobile app, presented by BB&T, gives 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 app is FREE and available for both iOS and Android devices.

NEXT HOME GAMES:

• Solar Bears vs. Florida Everblades – Wednesday, April 5 – 7 p.m – Wawa Sunshine Cup Series game
• Solar Bears vs. Florida Everblades – Friday, April 7 – 7 p.m. – Fan Appreciation Night / Team Picture Giveaway Sponsored by Coors Light / Shirts Off Players Back Ceremony / Wawa Sunshine Cup Series game / Shot for $100,000

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.