Game Preview: Solar Bears vs. Icemen | Jan. 27, 2020

WHO: Orlando Solar Bears vs. Jacksonville IcemenVENUE: Jewett Orthopaedic Rink at Amway Center, Orlando, Fla.DATE: Monday, Jan. 27 at 7 p.m.WATCH: ECHL.TVLISTEN: OSB Radio via Facebook, Mixlr and TuneInTICKETS: CLICK HERE

TONIGHT: The Orlando Solar Bears (18-16-5-1) host the Jacksonville Icemen (13-21-4-1) for the second time in five days after picking up a 5-2 victory over the Icemen last Thursday. The Solar Bears are coming off a 3-0 win over Greenville Saturday afternoon, while the Icemen dropped a 3-2 shootout decision at Florida that same night. Orlando is 7-1-0-0 against Jacksonville this season through eight of 11 total games.

BIRD LIGHTING LAMP AGAINST ICEMEN: Forward Tyler Bird is tied for the team lead with four goals against the Icemen this season. The second-year forward’s five points are also tied for the team scoring lead against Jacksonville along with Chris LeBlanc and Trevor Olson.

RETURN OF LIPANOV MEANS BOOST TO POWER PLAY: The Solar Bears will gain the benefit of having one of their more potent weapons with the man advantage back on the roster with the return of Alexey Lipanov. The Tampa Bay Lightning prospect has been a factor in each of Orlando’s four power-play goals against Jacksonville (3g-1a) this season.

LEBLANC COMING OFF CAREER-HIGH: Forward Chris LeBlanc recorded a career-high nine shots on goal in Orlando’s win over Greenville on Saturday. The third-year pro recently eclipsed 300 career shots with the Solar Bears, and at 310 career shots with Orlando, only needs 24 more to pass Johnny McInnis (333) for fifth place on the franchise leaderboard.

THOMPSON HITS CENTURY MARK FOR GAMES: Tayler Thompson suited up in his 100th career game with the Solar Bears on Saturday, becoming the 17th player in team history to reach the milestone. Thompson also ranks 11th in team history with 123 penalty minutes.

SCOUTING THE OPPONENT: Icemen captain Emerson Clark leads his team in scoring against Orlando this season with five points (2g-3a) in six games.

NEXT GAMES: The Solar Bears begin a four-game road trip when they visit the Cincinnati Cyclones on Wednesday, Jan. 29 at 7:35 p.m. at Heritage Bank Center. The Solar Bears return home to host the South Carolina Stingrays on Thursday, Feb. 6 at 7 p.m. for a Thirsty Thursday, presented by Coors Light, featuring $5 domestic draft beers. 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.