Game Preview: Solar Bears at Everblades | Oct. 4, 2019

WHO: Orlando Solar Bears at Florida EverbladesVENUE: Hertz Arena, Estero, Fla.DATE: Friday, Oct. 4 at 7:30 p.m.LISTEN: OSB Radio via Mixlr and TuneIn

TONIGHT: The Orlando Solar Bears (0-0-0-0) open their 2019 preseason schedule with the first of two back-to-back games against the Florida Everblades (0-0-0-0) in southwest Florida.

FAMILIAR FACES: Even after reducing the team’s training camp roster by several players on Thursday, the Solar Bears still maintain the largest returning contingent of players on an ECHL contract in team history, with 12 players still on the roster who had played for the team last season.

EXTRA-EXTRA: Although ECHL teams are limited to 16 skaters and two goaltenders during regular season action, the preseason offers teams the opportunity to dress additional players. This allows the coaching staffs for each club the ability to get a better look at the team’s training camp roster. It is expected that both Orlando and Florida will dress 18 skaters for both Friday and Saturday.

ROSTER BREAKDOWN: The Solar Bears must cut their roster down to 21 players, plus two reserve players and players on injured reserve, by next Wednesday, when Opening Night rosters are due to the ECHL league office. Orlando currently is carrying 17 forwards, eight defensemen and three goaltenders on its preseason roster.

NEXT GAME:

The Solar Bears conclude their preseason schedule tomorrow at 7 p.m. Hertz Arena.

Opening Night is Oct. 12:

The Orlando Solar Bears open their eighth season of ECHL hockey against the South Carolina Stingrays on Saturday, Oct. 12 at 7 p.m. Opening Night tickets are on sale via the Amway Center box office and Ticketmaster  – CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS TO OPENING NIGHT. Single-game tickets for all Solar Bears home games are now on sale at the Amway Center box office and Ticketmaster. CLICK HERE to download the calendar for the 2019-20 season.

Pre-Order New Jerseys:

The Orlando Solar Bears will wear new jerseys for the 2019-20 season. An extremely limited quantity of replica jerseys are available for pre-order online, with adult sizes available for $149.95 and youth sizes available for $109.95. Fans can visit bit.ly/OSBJerseys to place a pre-order today.

2019-20 Season Ticket Memberships on Sale Now:

Upgrade to Solar Status and become a Season Ticket Member today. Season ticket memberships for the 2019-20 season are now on sale and start as little as $270 – CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION.

2019-20 Season Presented by XYMOPrint:

The 2019-20 Orlando Solar Bears season is presented by XYMOPrint, Orlando’s digital printing experts. As a special offer, fans who call XYMOPrint at (888) 223-9390 from now until June 15, 2021 and reference the Solar Bears will receive 15% off their first order and a free Orlando Solar Bears poster!

About the Orlando Solar Bears:

The Orlando Solar Bears are the proud affiliate of the NHL’s Tampa Bay Lightning and members of the ECHL, the premier “AA” hockey league in North America. In seven seasons of operation, the team has qualified for the Kelly Cup Playoffs five times. The Solar Bears are owned and operated by the Orlando Magic and the DeVos Family, and play at Amway Center, the 2012 Street and Smith’s Sports Business Journal Sports Facility of the Year.

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