ORLANDO, Fla. - After playing just eight games in 31 days in the month of March, the Solar Bears wrapped up a four-game in five-night stretch with a 1-3 record. Orlando's victory came Friday night in Atlanta, where they recorded their 13th overtime win of the season, 3-2.
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AT A GLANCE:
2024-25 RECORD: 35-25-10-0 (.571)
LAST WEEK’S RECORD: 1-3-0-0
2024-25 LEADERS:
TOP SCORER: Aaron Luchuk - 58 points
MOST GOALS: Spencer Kersten – 24 goals
MOST ASSISTS: Aaron Luchuk – 35 assists
PIM LEADER: Kelly Bent – 213 PIM
PLUS-MINUS LEADER: Spencer Kersten - +19
LAST WEEK’S GAMES:
Wednesday, April 3 at Atlanta Gladiators: 4-3 W OT
Video Highlights | Box Score
The Solar Bears got out to a 2-0 lead in the second period on goals from Carson Focht and Anthony Bardaro, but Atlanta stormed back with one in the second and one in the third to force overtime. The Solar Bears earned their league-leading, 13th overtime win of the season on a power play goal from Aaron Luchuk. Jon Gillies starred in net for the Bears with 38 saves.
Friday, April 5 at Atlanta Gladiators: 3-0 L
Box Score
In a game that featured 52 penalty minutes, the Solar Bears were shutout for the first time since Nov. 19 in a 3-0 loss to Atlanta. The Glads offense was powered by two power play goals that allowed them to add on to Cody Sylvester's opening goal in the first period.
Saturday, April 6 at South Carolina Stingrays: 5-1 L
Box Score
In a potential first round playoff preview, the Solar Bears used the opportunity to prepare for the second season by resting players and took a 5-1 loss in North Charleston. Jon Gillies, who faced 80 shots in two games in Atlanta, was pulled in the second period after allowing three goals on 11 shots. The Solar Bears got on the board in the second with a power play goal by Jack Adams.
Sunday, April 7 vs. Savannah Ghost Pirates: 5-0 L
Video Highlights | Box Score
The Solar Bears once again rested Alex Frye, Anthony Bardaro, Kris Myllari, and started rookie netminder Luke Pavicich Sunday against Savannah. The Ghost Pirates took advantage and scored two in the first, two in the second, and one in the third. Evan Cormier made 20 saves to secure the shutout for Savannah.
Bites:
- Kelly Bent recorded his 209th penalty minute of the season Friday at Atlanta setting the new Solar Bears single-season record.
- Tyler Bird has 199 career professional points.
- Kris Myllari has 99 career ECHL assists.
- Orlando has played the most overtime/shootout games this season (25)
- Orlando is first in shootout percentage (.667)
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 - 46 GP, 28-10-7, .922%
- Mason Marchment - Forward - Dallas Stars - 59 GP, 20g-25a
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Allen Americans
Atlanta Gladiators
Bloomington Bison
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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
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