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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


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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!

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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
Florida Everblades
Friday, December 27th
Orlando Solar Bears @ Florida Everblades
Puck Drops:
7:30 PM EST
Hertz Arena
Orlando Solar Bears
ORL Orlando Solar Bears
at
Florida Everblades
FLA Florida Everblades
Hertz Arena
Orlando Solar Bears
Florida Everblades
Saturday, December 28th
Orlando Solar Bears @ Florida Everblades
Puck Drops:
7:00 PM EST
Hertz Arena
Orlando Solar Bears
ORL Orlando Solar Bears
at
Florida Everblades
FLA Florida Everblades
Hertz Arena
Orlando Solar Bears
Florida Everblades
Monday, December 30th
Orlando Solar Bears @ Florida Everblades
Puck Drops:
7:30 PM EST
Hertz Arena
Orlando Solar Bears
ORL Orlando Solar Bears
at
Florida Everblades
FLA Florida Everblades
Hertz Arena
Greenville Swamp Rabbits
Orlando Solar Bears
Friday, January 3rd
Greenville Swamp Rabbits @ Orlando Solar Bears
Puck Drops:
7:00 PM EST
Kia Center
Greenville Swamp Rabbits
GVL Greenville Swamp Rabbits
at
Orlando Solar Bears
ORL Orlando Solar Bears
Kia Center
Florida Everblades
Orlando Solar Bears
Saturday, January 4th
Florida Everblades @ Orlando Solar Bears
Puck Drops:
7:00 PM EST
Kia Center
Florida Everblades
FLA Florida Everblades
at
Orlando Solar Bears
ORL Orlando Solar Bears
Kia Center
Greenville Swamp Rabbits
Orlando Solar Bears
Tuesday, January 7th
Greenville Swamp Rabbits @ Orlando Solar Bears
Puck Drops:
7:00 PM EST
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
Greenville Swamp Rabbits
Orlando Solar Bears
Friday, January 3rd
Greenville Swamp Rabbits @ Orlando Solar Bears
Puck Drops:
7:00 PM EST
Kia Center
Greenville Swamp Rabbits
GVL Greenville Swamp Rabbits
at
Orlando Solar Bears
ORL Orlando Solar Bears
Kia Center
Florida Everblades
Orlando Solar Bears
Saturday, January 4th
Florida Everblades @ Orlando Solar Bears
Puck Drops:
7:00 PM EST
Kia Center
Florida Everblades
FLA Florida Everblades
at
Orlando Solar Bears
ORL Orlando Solar Bears
Kia Center
Greenville Swamp Rabbits
Orlando Solar Bears
Tuesday, January 7th
Greenville Swamp Rabbits @ Orlando Solar Bears
Puck Drops:
7:00 PM EST
Kia Center
Greenville Swamp Rabbits
GVL Greenville Swamp Rabbits
at
Orlando Solar Bears
ORL Orlando Solar Bears
Kia Center

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