ORLANDO, Fla. - The Orlando Solar Bears finished its season-long, eight game home stand with two victories this week, following a 5-1 setback Monday night. Orlando stormed back with 4-1 and 6-3 triumphs over Greenville and head into a three-game week, eight points out of third place in the South Division.
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AT A GLANCE:
2024-25 RECORD: 31-20-10-0 (.590)
LAST WEEK’S RECORD: 2-1-0-0
2024-25 LEADERS:
TOP SCORER: Spencer Kersten - 52 points
MOST GOALS: Spencer Kersten – 24 goals
MOST ASSISTS: Aaron Luchuk – 30 assists
PIM LEADER: Kelly Bent – 182 PIM
PLUS-MINUS LEADER: Spencer Kersten - +20
LAST WEEK’S GAMES:
Monday, March 3 vs. South Carolina Stingrays: 1-5 L
Video Highlights | Box Score
The Solar Bears opened the month of March with a 5-1 setback at the hands of the South Carolina Stingrays. Orlando's lone tally came on a power play from Jaydon Dureau to cut the Stingrays lead to 2-1 in the second period, but three goals in the middle frame proved to be too much, as South Carolina would take the game, 5-1. Michael Simpson came into the game in relief of Ryan Fanti in the third period, stopping eight of nine shots.
Saturday, February 8 vs. Greenville Swamp Rabbits: 4-1 W
Video Highlights | Box Score
The Orlando Solar Bears dominated the final two periods of play Saturday night en route to a 4-1 victory in front of a sellout crowd of 9,049 at Kia Center. Reece Newkirk, Spencer Kersten, Tyler Bird, Jake Chiasson, and Ara Nazarian all contributed multi-point games, while Ryan Fanti earned third start honors with 17-saves in goal.
Sunday, February 9 vs. Greenville Swamp Rabbits: 6-3 W
Video Highlights | Box Score
The Solar Bears wrapped up their eight-game home stand with a decisive 6-3 triumph on Sunday afternoon. Jon Gillies made his Solar Bears debut in net stopping 21 shots. Reece Newkirk once again led the way offensively for the Bears, scoring three points. Jake Chiasson, Jack Adams, and Anthony Bardaro also contributed multi-point efforts. The Solar Bears finished 6-1-1-0 during the home stand.
BITES:
- Reece Newkirk has points in five consecutive games (5g-3a-8pts)
- Spencer Kersten has points in 14 of his last 16 games (13g-10a-23pts)
- Matt Carkner has 99 wins as Solar Bears Head Coach
- Tyler Bird recorded his 100th professional assist Saturday night vs. Greenville
- Orlando is 14-4-2-0 at home since Jan. 1
- Orlando has played the most overtime/shootout games this season (22)
- Orlando is 17-0-3 when leading after two periods this season.
BEARS IN THE NHL:
Two 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 - 35 GP, 19-8-7, .913%
- Mason Marchment - Forward - Dallas Stars - 46 GP, 15g-17a
Adirondack Thunder
Allen Americans
Atlanta Gladiators
Bloomington Bison
Cincinnati Cyclones
Florida Everblades
Fort Wayne Komets
Greensboro Gargoyles
Greenville Swamp Rabbits
Idaho Steelheads
Indy Fuel
Iowa Heartlanders
Jacksonville Icemen
Kalamazoo Wings
Kansas City Mavericks
Maine Mariners
Norfolk Admirals
Orlando Solar Bears
Rapid City Rush
Reading Royals
Savannah Ghost Pirates
South Carolina Stingrays
Tahoe Knight Monsters
Toledo Walleye
Trois-Rivières Lions
Tulsa Oilers
Utah Grizzlies
Wheeling Nailers
Wichita Thunder
Worcester Railers