Game Preview: Solar Bears vs. Stingrays | Feb. 6, 2020

WHO: Orlando Solar Bears vs. South Carolina StingraysVENUE: Jewett Orthopaedic Rink at Amway Center, Orlando, Fla.DATE: Thursday, Feb. 6 at 7 p.m.WATCH: ECHL.TVLISTEN: OSB Radio via Facebook, Mixlr and TuneInTICKETS: CLICK HEREPROMOTIONS:

• Thirsty Thursday, presented by Coors Light – fans can take advantage of $5 domestic draft beers during the game.

TONIGHT: The Orlando Solar Bears (21-18-5-1) return home from their four-game road trip for the first of two back-to-back meetings with the South Carolina Stingrays (32-9-3-1). The Solar Bears are coming off their first road overtime win of the season on Wednesday, a 1-0 victory in Estero. The Stingrays are in the midst of their longest winless stretch this season, going three games without a victory in losses to Greenville, Norfolk and Florida. This is the 10th of 12 meetings between Orlando and South Carolina this season - the Solar Bears own a 2-7-0-0 record against the Stingrays.

WINDSOR EXPECTED TO START: After Zachary Fucale picked up the win over the Everblades last night, goaltender Clint Windsor is expected to start this evening for Orlando. The rookie goaltender is 0-2-0 in three appearances against the Stingrays this season, but leads Orlando’s goalie corps against South Carolina with a 2.60 goals-against average and a .929 save percentage. Fucale will serve as backup tonight, while recently-reassigned goaltender Mike Condon is expected to get into game action in at least one of Orlando’s remaining two games this week on Friday and Sunday.

BRODZINSKI STILL OUT: Defenseman Michael Brodzinski will miss his second consecutive game for the Solar Bears after being sidelined for last night’s game against Florida. The all-star defenseman has been placed on the team’s reserve list effective this morning.

OLSON LOOKING TO BUILD ON LAST OUTING AGAINST STINGRAYS: On Wednesday the ECHL announced Utah’s Tim McGauley as the Warrior Hockey Player of the Month for January; Solar Bears forward Trevor Olson finished as runner-up for the honor after leading Orlando in goal-scoring last month with nine. Olson was extremely instrumental in Orlando’s lone road win at South Carolina on Jan. 19, in which he assisted on Orlando’s first goal and buried the game-winner in a tight 2-1 victory that sparked a season-high four-game winning streak.

SCOUTING THE OPPONENT: South Carolina has been busy on the trade front lately, acquiring defenseman Neal Goff from the Kansas City Mavericks in exchange for Mitch Vanderlaan, and adding forward Branden Troock in exchange for Jonathan Charbonneau and Dylan Zink. The Stingrays’ roster has also been bolstered by the return of forward Dan DeSalvo, who had been on a tryout with the Cleveland Monsters of the American Hockey League.

NEXT GAME:

The Solar Bears battle the South Carolina Stingrays on Friday, Feb. 7 at 7 p.m. 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.