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Bear Bites | Week of Mar. 3

Monday, March 3rd
Bear Bites | Week of Mar. 3

ORLANDO, Fla. - The Orlando Solar Bears returned to their winning ways this week with two home victories over Jacksonville on Wednesday and Greenville Friday. The Solar Bears longest home stand of the season continues Monday as the they take on the South Carolina Stingrays.

 

Upcoming Games

Full Schedule
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
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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
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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
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Orlando Solar Bears
ORL Orlando Solar Bears
Kia Center
Orlando Solar Bears
Jacksonville Icemen
Sunday, April 13th
Orlando Solar Bears @ Jacksonville Icemen
Puck Drops:
3:00 PM EDT
VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena
Orlando Solar Bears
ORL Orlando Solar Bears
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Jacksonville Icemen
JAX Jacksonville Icemen
VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena
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AT A GLANCE:
2024-25 RECORD: 29-19-10-0 (.586)
LAST WEEK’S RECORD: 2-0-0-0

2024-25 LEADERS:
TOP SCORER: Aaron Luchuk - 50 points
MOST GOALS: Spencer Kersten – 24 goals
MOST ASSISTS: Aaron Luchuk – 29 assists
PIM LEADER: Kelly Bent – 182 PIM
PLUS-MINUS LEADER: Spencer Kersten - +21

LAST WEEK’S GAMES:
Wednesday, February 26 vs. Jacksonville Icemen: 5-4 W OT
Video Highlights | Box Score
The Solar Bears mounted a huge comeback victory Wednesday night, coming back from 3-0 down in the first period to win 5-4 in overtime. Jack Adams led Orlando's offense with three assists, while Aaron Luchuk recorded two goals and Milo Roelens, two assists. Jaydon Dureau recorded his second overtime goal of the season to win it for the Solar Bears. Ryan Fanti made 21 saves in the victory.

Friday, February 28 vs. Greenville Swamp Rabbits: 4-1 W
Video Highlights | Box Score
The Orlando Solar Bears put a season-high 42 shots on goal in a dominating 4-1 Friday night at Kia Center. Star rookie Spencer Kersten recorded two goals and Jaydon Dureau pitched in with two assists. Aaron Luchuk tallied his 50th point of the season, the third time Luchuk has recorded 50+ points in an ECHL season. Reece Newkirk scored his second goal in as many games since joining the Solar Bears. It was Ryan Fanti, who made his seventh straight start, who made 18 saves for the victory in goal.


 BITES: 

 

  • Spencer Kersten is first among rookies with three shorthanded goals, third in rookie points (49) and second in rookie goals (24)
  • Kelly Bent is second in penalty minutes (182)
  • Ryan Fanti is fifth in saves (837)
  • Aaron Luchuk recorded his 50th point of the season Friday night vs. GRN. It's the third time Luchuk has recorded 50+ points in an ECHL season (2024-25 ORL; 50, 2020-21 ORL; 74, 2019-20 NFL; 50) He also played in his 300th ECHL games Friday night.
  • Tyler Bird has 99 professional assists.
  • Orlando is first on the penalty kill at home (87.0%)
  • Orlando has played the most overtime/shootout games this season (22)
  • Orlando is 16-0-3 when leading after two periods this season.

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 - 32 GP, 18-7-6, .914%
  • Mason Marchment - Forward - Dallas Stars - 41 GP, 14g-15a
  • Ryan Reaves - Forward - Toronto Maple Leafs - 35 GP, 0g-2a
  • Connor Ingram - Goaltender - Utah Hockey Club - 22 GP, 9-8-4, .882%

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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