Game Preview: Solar Bears vs. Mavericks | Dec. 18, 2019

WHO: Orlando Solar Bears vs. Kansas City MavericksVENUE: Jewett Orthopaedic Rink at Amway Center, Orlando, Fla.DATE: Wednesday, Dec. 18 at 7 p.m.WATCH: ECHL.TVLISTEN: OSB Radio via Facebook, Mixlr and TuneInPROMOTIONS:

• Wine Down Wednesday – Fans can take advantage of $5 wine specials during the game

TICKETS: CLICK HERE

TONIGHT: The Orlando Solar Bears (10-11-4-1) host the Kansas City Mavericks (11-12-2-0), an opponent Orlando last faced during the 2016-17 season, when the team was known as the Missouri Mavericks. The Solar Bears are an all-time 1-0-1-0 against Kansas City. This is the first time this season that Orlando will host a non-conference opponent at home, after going a combined 1-0-2-0 against Idaho and Utah during a late-November swing through the mountain time zone.

KOSORENKOV MAKES RETURN: Forward Ivan Kosorenkov is expected to make his return to the lineup tonight for the first time since mid-November. The forward has five points (3g-2a) in eight games with the Solar Bears this season.

WINDSOR STARTS TONIGHT: Goaltender Clint Windsor is expected to get the start tonight after picking up his third win of the season on Saturday night in Jacksonville, stopping all 27 shots he faced for his first career shutout in a 1-0 win over the Icemen. Windsor has not allowed a goal over his last 112 minutes and 33 seconds, after last surrendering a goal to the Atlanta Gladiators at 7:27 of the first period on Dec. 6.

MAY MAKES HOME DEBUT: After joining the Solar Bears on their most recent road trip, Johno May will play his first game with Orlando in front of a home audience. The forward has four points (2g-2a) through his first three games with his new club, including the game-winner on Saturday at Jacksonville.

SCOUTING THE OPPONENT: The Mavericks are the ECHL affiliate of the NHL’s Calgary Flames and AHL’s Stockton Heat, and boast four players on their roster assigned to the team through the Calgary pipeline: goaltenders Tyler Parsons and Nick Schneider, and defensemen Zach Osburn and Terrance Amorosa.

NEXT GAMES:

The Solar Bears head out on the road to face the South Carolina Stingrays at the North Charleston Coliseum on Friday, Dec. 20 at 7:05 p.m. The Solar Bears return home to face the Jacksonville Icemen on Thursday, Dec. 26 at 7 p.m. for a Thirsty Thursday, presented by Coors Light; fans can take advantage of $5 domestic drafts during the game. CLICK HERE to purchase tickets for this game.

Purchase Single-Game Tickets:

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.

Order New Jerseys:

The Orlando Solar Bears will wear new jerseys for the 2019-20 season. Replica jerseys are available for purchase online, with adult sizes available for $149.95 and youth sizes available for $109.95. Fans can visit bit.ly/OSBJerseys to place their 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.