ESTERO, Fla. — The Orlando Solar Bears (6-6-1-0) peppered Florida Everblades (11-4-0-0) netminder Devin Cooley with 35 shots, but the rookie goaltender turned aside all attempts to earn his first professional shutout, as Orlando fell by a 3-0 score to Florida on Wednesday night at Hertz Arena.
Alec Marsh scored the eventual game-winner for Florida at 2:30 of the second period, and Michael Huntebrinker added a goal at 10:36 to give the Everblades a 2-0 lead.
Huntebrinker added an assist on Levko Koper’s empty-net goal at 18:29 of the third period.
Garret Sparks took the loss for Orlando with 34 stops on 36 shots.
NOTABLES:
- Mark Auk saw his five-game assist streak (6a) since joining the Solar Bears come to an end
- Patrick McNally led Orlando with six shots on goal
THREE STARS:1) Devin Cooley - FLA2) Michael Huntebrinker - FLA3) Alex Marsh - FLA
NEXT GAME: The Solar Bears visit the Greenville Swamp Rabbits for the first time this season when they play at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena on Friday, Jan. 29 at 7:05 p.m. Orlando is back on home ice to host the South Carolina Stingrays at the AdventHealth Rink at Amway Center on Sunday, Jan. 31 at 3 p.m. for a VyStar Credit Union Solar Bears Sunday.
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About the Orlando Solar Bears:
The Orlando Solar Bears are the proud affiliate of the NHL’s Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning and members of the ECHL, the premier “AA” hockey league in North America. In eight 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 the AdventHealth Rink 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.
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