Game Preview: Solar Bears vs. Everblades - Nov. 1, 2017

WHO: Orlando Solar Bears vs. Florida EverbladesVENUE: ARS.com Rink at Amway Center, Orlando, Fla.DATE: Wednesday, Nov. 1, 7 p.m.WATCH: ECHL.TVLISTEN: OSBN on MixlrTICKETS: CLICK HERE

PROMOTIONS:

• Wawa Sunshine Cup Series – Game 1: This season, the Orlando Solar Bears are proud to continue the Wawa Sunshine Cup Series with their in-state rivals, the Florida Everblades. The Solar Bears will look to claim the trophy from the Everblades by earning the most standings points in head-to-head competition during the 2017-18 regular season. During all Wawa Sunshine Cup Series games held at the Amway Center, fans will receive valuable coupons from our friends at Wawa – get yours tonight while exiting the building!

TONIGHT: The Solar Bears (2-3-0-0) seek their first home ice victory of the season by taking on their in-state rivals, the Florida Everblades (6-1-0-0). Florida leads the South Division thanks to reeling off four consecutive wins over Atlanta and a victory over the Indy Fuel last Wednesday. This will be the first meeting between the Solar Bears and Everblades since the 2017 South Division Semifinals in April.

VALLEAU CLIMBING: Nolan Valleau’s first goal of the season on Sunday afternoon against Atlanta has put him into a tie with eight other defensemen for the fourth-highest point totals by a defenseman in the league (1g-4a), and the third-year pro is in the midst of a three-game point streak.

PERRY SEEKING FIRST GOAL: Joe Perry led the Solar Bears against the Everblades during the 2016-17 regular season with six goals; the forward is still looking for his first goal of the 2017-18 season with Orlando.

HOME PENALTY KILL FACES TOUGH TEST: Orlando’s penalty kill will face a formidable opponent tonight, as the Everblades lead the ECHL with a road power play unit that’s converting at a 40% rate through two games (4-for-10).

STREAKS:

• Nolan Valleau – 3-game point streak (1g-3a)
• Josh Winquist – 3-game point streak (2-1ag)

MILESTONE TRACKER:

• Joe Perry – needs 1 goal for sole possession of third place in franchise history (tied with Jacob Cepis and Brady Vail with 35)
• Mike Monfredo – needs 4 points for 150 career pro points
• Josh Winquist – needs 2 goals for 50 career professional goals

AFFILIATE NOTES: The Toronto Marlies (6-3-0-0) look to avenge a loss to the Laval Rocket on Sunday as they complete a home-and-home duel at 7:30 p.m. The Toronto Maple Leafs (7-5-0-0) fell to the San Jose Sharks in Patrick Marleau’s return to the Bay Area on Monday, and take on the Anaheim Ducks tonight at the Honda Center at 10 p.m.

NEXT GAME: The Solar Bears face the Florida Everblades in another Wawa Sunshine Cup Series game at the ARS.com Rink at Amway Center this Saturday, Nov. 1 at 7 p.m. for Orlando Magic Night. During the game the Solar Bears will wear jerseys inspired by the inaugural 1989-90 Orlando Magic uniforms. Single-game tickets for the 2017-18 season are now on sale at the Amway Center box office and ticketmaster.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.

Full Season Ticket Memberships for the 2017-18 season are on sale now. Purchase an Orlando Solar Bears Full Season Ticket Membership for as little as $440 today! Click here or call (407) 951-8200 for more information.

Officially licensed Orlando Solar Bears replica team jerseys, apparel, and headwear can be purchased online at orlandosolarbearshockey.com/shop.