1. Home
  2. News
  3. Bear Bites | Week of October 28

Bear Bites | Week of October 28

Monday, October 28th
Bear Bites | Week of October 28

ORLANDO, Fla. - The Orlando Solar Bears split a two-game weekend series with the Savannah Ghost Pirates, winning its home opener on Saturday night, 2-1, but falling Sunday afternoon to the Ghost Pirates, 5-2.

Upcoming Schedule:

Wednesday, October 30 - at Savannah Ghost Pirates - 7PM
Saturday, November 2 - vs. Savannah Ghost Pirates - 7PM


o-s-b-newsletter--checking-and-card-offer-6716a7b426ac9.jpg

Ivanhoe Park Lager House is the official pregame party location all season long for the Orlando Solar Bears. Drop by to their location 23 N Orange Blossom Trail for all the fun before heading to Kia Center to watch the Bears!

i-p-l-h-inline_blk_72-6716a808b44b9.png

AT A GLANCE:
2024-25 RECORD: 2-1-1-0 (.625)
LAST WEEK’S RECORD: 1-1-0-0

2024-25 LEADERS:
TOP SCORER: Tyler Bird - 5 points
MOST GOALS: Tyler Bird – 5 goals
MOST ASSISTS: Low – 4 assists
PIM LEADER: Kelly Bent – 11PIM
PLUS-MINUS LEADER: Tyler Bird, Brayden Low - +3

LAST WEEK’S GAME:
Saturday, October 26 vs. Savannah Ghost Pirates: 2-1 W
Video Highlights | Box Score
Led by two goals from veteran forward Tyler Bird, the Solar Bears hung on for a 2-1 victory over the Savannah Ghost Pirates in front of a sellout crowd of 9,049 at Kia Center. Goaltender Ryan Fanti stopped a season-high 37 shots in the victory.

Sunday, October 27 at Savannah Ghost Pirates: 5-2 L
Video Highlights | Box Score
The Ghost Pirates made the most of 41 shots on goal and two power play tallies to outlast the Solar Bears, 5-2 Sunday afternoon. Kohei Sato and Darik Angeli got on the board for first time this season.


 

Upcoming Games

Full Schedule
Orlando Solar Bears
Atlanta Gladiators
Wednesday, March 26th
Orlando Solar Bears @ Atlanta Gladiators
Puck Drops:
10:30 AM EDT
Gas South Arena
Orlando Solar Bears
ORL Orlando Solar Bears
at
Atlanta Gladiators
ATL Atlanta Gladiators
Gas South Arena
Orlando Solar Bears
Atlanta Gladiators
Wednesday, April 2nd
Orlando Solar Bears @ Atlanta Gladiators
Puck Drops:
7:00 PM EDT
Gas South Arena
Orlando Solar Bears
ORL Orlando Solar Bears
at
Atlanta Gladiators
ATL Atlanta Gladiators
Gas South Arena
Orlando Solar Bears
Atlanta Gladiators
Friday, April 4th
Orlando Solar Bears @ Atlanta Gladiators
Puck Drops:
7:30 PM EDT
Gas South Arena
Orlando Solar Bears
ORL Orlando Solar Bears
at
Atlanta Gladiators
ATL Atlanta Gladiators
Gas South Arena
Orlando Solar Bears
South Carolina Stingrays
Saturday, April 5th
Orlando Solar Bears @ South Carolina Stingrays
Puck Drops:
6:05 PM EDT
North Charleston Coliseum
Orlando Solar Bears
ORL Orlando Solar Bears
at
South Carolina Stingrays
SC South Carolina Stingrays
North Charleston Coliseum
Savannah Ghost Pirates
Orlando Solar Bears
Sunday, April 6th
Savannah Ghost Pirates @ Orlando Solar Bears
Puck Drops:
6:00 PM EDT
Kia Center
Savannah Ghost Pirates
SAV Savannah Ghost Pirates
at
Orlando Solar Bears
ORL Orlando Solar Bears
Kia Center
Greenville Swamp Rabbits
Orlando Solar Bears
Friday, April 11th
Greenville Swamp Rabbits @ Orlando Solar Bears
Puck Drops:
7:00 PM EDT
Kia Center
Greenville Swamp Rabbits
GVL Greenville Swamp Rabbits
at
Orlando Solar Bears
ORL Orlando Solar Bears
Kia Center

 BITES: 

  • Tyler Bird scored twice on Saturday night, tying and breaking the Solar Bears all-time goal scoring record previously set by Tristin Langan. Bird has 77 goals in a Solar Bears uniform.
  • Aaron Luchuk has 99 career ECHL goals and 98 assists in a Solar Bears uniform.
  • Ara Nazarian appeared in his 300th professional game on Saturday night vs. Savannah.
  • Solar Bears won its home opener for the first time since the 2021-22 season (10/23/21 vs. ATL - 3-1)
  • Solar Bears earned at least a point in its first three games of a season for the first time since 2015-16.

BEARS IN THE NHL:

Several former Solar Bears currently occupy spots on NHL rosters for the 2024-25 season – here we will track their progress:

  • Darcy Kuemper - Goaltender - Los Angeles Kings - 4 GP, 2-0-2, .897%
  • Mason Marchment - Forward - Dallas Stars - 9 GP, 2g-6a
  • Ryan Reaves - Forward - Toronto Maple Leafs - 7 GP, 0g-0a
  • Connor Ingram - Goaltender - Utah Hockey Club - 7 GP, 4-2-1, .862%
  • Spencer Martin - Goaltender - Carolina Hurricanes - Recalled 10/28/24

 

Upcoming Home Games

Full Schedule
Savannah Ghost Pirates
Orlando Solar Bears
Sunday, April 6th
Savannah Ghost Pirates @ Orlando Solar Bears
Puck Drops:
6:00 PM EDT
Kia Center
Savannah Ghost Pirates
SAV Savannah Ghost Pirates
at
Orlando Solar Bears
ORL Orlando Solar Bears
Kia Center
Greenville Swamp Rabbits
Orlando Solar Bears
Friday, April 11th
Greenville Swamp Rabbits @ Orlando Solar Bears
Puck Drops:
7:00 PM EDT
Kia Center
Greenville Swamp Rabbits
GVL Greenville Swamp Rabbits
at
Orlando Solar Bears
ORL Orlando Solar Bears
Kia Center

Latest News

More News
Jon Gillies signs PTO with Syracuse Crunch of AHL
Jon Gillies signs PTO with Syracuse Crunch of AHL
Solar Bears Announce Signings of Defenseman Nick Anderson and Tony Follmer; Trade Kyle Haskins to Greenville and Andrew Coxhead to Trois-Rivières
Solar Bears Announce Signings of Defenseman Nick Anderson and Tony Follmer; Trade Kyle Haskins to Greenville and Andrew Coxhead to Trois-Rivières
Bear Bites | Week of Mar. 17
Bear Bites | Week of Mar. 17

Get Hockey Updates

Sign up for our email newsletter to be the first to know about news and upcoming games!