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Bear Bites | Week of Mar. 17

Monday, March 17th
Bear Bites | Week of Mar. 17

ORLANDO, Fla. - The Orlando Solar Bears took four out of six points this weekend, with key wins over Jacksonville on the road Friday and a shootout win Sunday against Savannah. The Solar Bears have a light week ahead of them with a Wednesday night matchup taking place in Jacksonville against the Icemen.



 

Upcoming Games

Full Schedule
Orlando Solar Bears
Jacksonville Icemen
Wednesday, March 19th
Orlando Solar Bears @ Jacksonville Icemen
Puck Drops:
7:00 PM EDT
VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena
Orlando Solar Bears
ORL Orlando Solar Bears
at
Jacksonville Icemen
JAX Jacksonville Icemen
VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena
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
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AT A GLANCE:
2024-25 RECORD: 33-21-10-0 (.594)
LAST WEEK’S RECORD: 2-1-0-0

2024-25 LEADERS:
TOP SCORER: Aaron Luchuk - 53 points
MOST GOALS: Aaron Luchuk – 22 goals
MOST ASSISTS: Aaron Luchuk – 31 assists
PIM LEADER: Kelly Bent – 192 PIM
PLUS-MINUS LEADER: Jaydon Dureau - +11

LAST WEEK’S GAMES:
Friday, March 14 at Jacksonville Icemen: 4-1 W
Box Score
The Solar Bears used a late second period goal from Alex Frye to propel them to a 4-1 victory Friday night in Jacksonville. Tyson Feist opened the scoring back in the first period to give Orlando the lead but eventually the Icemen would tie in the second period. The goal from Frye came in the final minute of the second period to give Orlando a lead they would not lose. Aaron Luchuk added a power play goal in the third period and Chris Harpur recorded his first goal of the season in to an empty net to give Orlando the 4-1 win.

Saturday, March 15 vs. Florida Everblades: 2-4 L
Video Highlights | Box Score
The Orlando Solar Bears came out hot Saturday night, scoring two goals in the opening period, but the three-time defending Kelly Cup Champs stormed back for a 4-2 decision. The goal that gave the Everblades the lead in the third period was reviewed and called a good goal on the ice. The Blades added an empty net goal late in the third to take the game.

Sunday, March 16 vs. Savannah Ghost Pirates: 2-1 W SO
Video Highlights | Box Score
The Solar Bears fired a season-high, 49 shots on goal and outlasted Savannah by winning a three-round shootout to secure two points. Tyson Feist scored a second period goal for Orlando to tie the game and Ara Nazarian scored the only goal in the shootout.


BITES: 

  • Matt Carkner earned his 100th victory as Solar Bears Head Coach Friday night at Jacksonville
  • Ryan Fanti is the third Solar Bears goaltender to earn goaltender of the week multiple times in a single-season (Evan Fitzpatrick, 2023-24 & Clint Windsor 2020-21)
  • Tyler Bird recorded his 100th ECHL assist Sunday night vs. Savannah
  • Orlando is first at home on the penalty kill (87.4)
  • Orlando has played the most overtime/shootout games this season (23)

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 - 38 GP, 22-8-7, .919%
  • Mason Marchment - Forward - Dallas Stars - 48 GP, 16g-18a


 

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

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