Bear Bites | Week of Jan. 1

ORLANDO, Fla. – The Orlando Solar Bears are enjoying a six-game winning streak after a sweep of a home-and-home series with the South Carolina Stingrays last week. The Bears return to Kia Center for four straight games starting Wednesday against Jacksonville.

THIS WEEK’S GAMES:

• Wednesday, January 3, 7:00 p.m., vs. Jacksonville Icemen
• Friday, January 5, 7:00 p.m., vs. Wheeling Nailers - Noche Latina
• Saturday, January 6, 7:00 p.m., vs. Wheeling Nailers
  
   

The Orlando Solar Bears, along with VyStar Credit Union, have announced the launch of a co-branded debit card, available now for all VyStar Credit Union members.

Fans can get a Solar Bears debit card when they open a VyStar account with a minimum balance of $5 at any branch location. They can also apply for membership online at apply.vystarcu.org but will need to visit a branch to get a Solar Bears card. Current members can request a co-branded card by visiting a branch, calling 800-445-6289 or speaking to a VyChat representative at www.vystarcu.org.

VyStar player appearances are back! 

Come meet some Solar Bears on Thursday, February 8 at VyStar Credit Union's Altamonte Springs Branch! VyStar will be raffling off two (2) signed Solar Bears jerseys. To enter, you must scan a QR Code that will be on site. You must be present to win.

Where: 151 N. SR 434, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
When: 1:45-2:45 pm

AT A GLANCE:
SEASON RECORD: 16-9-1-1 (.630)
LAST WEEK’S RECORD: 2-0-0-0
RECORD IN LAST 10 GAMES: 8-2-0-0
EASTERN CONFERENCE PLACE: 5th of 14

ACTIVE LEADERS:
TOP SCORER: Mitchell Hoelscher – 24 points
MOST GOALS: Mitchell Hoelscher, Brayden Low – 11 goals
MOST ASSISTS: Ben Carroll – 15 assists
PIM LEADER: Jimmy Mazza – 34 PIM
PLUS-MINUS LEADER: Jimmy Mazza - +13

LAST WEEK’S GAMES:
Thursday, December 28 vs South Carolina: 5-4 W
The Solar Bears outlasted a persistent Stingrays group Thursday at Kia Center. Orlando gained the lead four different times on their rival before sweating out a last ditch effort from South Carolina with their net empty in the final seconds. Alex Fortin tallied the game-winning goal against his former team. Ben Carroll and Alex Frye also recorded multi-point efforts for the Bears.

Saturday, December 30 at South Carolina: 9-1 W
The much anticipated rematch Saturday night in Lowcountry did not disappoint as the Bears trounced the Stingrays, 9-1. Veteran forward Brayden Low took over the game with his first period hat trick and added another in the second period. The Solar Bears had eight players who recorded multi-point efforts, including rookie defenseman Jeremie Biakabutuka, who recorded a career-high, three points. Colten Ellis stopped 39 shots in the game for his 10th victory of the season. Orlando's nine goals was the most scored in a single-game this season.