ORLANDO, Fla. - The Orlando Solar Bears find themselves in a similar position as round one, dropping the first two games of the series in Estero. Now the series shifts back to Orlando for games, 3, 4, and 5* (* - if necessary) with the Solar Bears looking to get back in the series.
Upcoming Schedule:
Tuesday, May 6 - Game 3 vs. Florida - 7PM
Friday, May 9 - Game 4 vs. Florida - 7PM
*Saturday, May 10 - Game 5 vs. Florida - 7PM
Upcoming Games
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AT A GLANCE:
2024-25 PLAYOFF RECORD: 4-3-2 (.444)
LAST WEEK’S RECORD: 0-2-0
2024-25 PLAYOFF LEADERS:
TOP SCORER: Aaron Luchuk, Tyler Bird - 8 points
MOST GOALS: Aaron Luchuk – 5 goals
MOST ASSISTS: Ara Nazarian – 5 assists
PIM LEADER: Kelly Bent – 28 PIM
PLUS-MINUS LEADER: Anthony Bardaro - +7
LAST WEEK’S GAMES:
Friday, May 2 Game One at Florida: 3-5 L
Video Highlights | Box Score
Florida scored five times in the opening two periods and spelled the early exit for goaltender Jon GIllies, who was pulled in favor of Ryan Fanti. Orlando responded with three third period goals from Hudson Thornton, Spencer Kersten, and Djbril Touré to make things interesting, but could not draw any closer, dropping game one, 5-3.
Saturday, May 3 Game Two at Florida: 2-6 L
Video Highlights | Box Score
The Solar Bears found themselves down early again in game two on two goals scored in 30 seconds by the Everblades. Ara Nazarian led Orlando back with a goal at 11:18 of the first period. Florida scored the next four goals in the game to take a 5-1 lead in the third period. Anthony Bardaro scored for the Bears to make it 5-2, but any thoughts of a comeback were dispelled by an empty net goal from Kyle Betts.
BITES:
- Kelly Bent is second in penalty minutes with 28.
- Jon Gillies leads the ECHL with 532 minutes played and 259 saves.
- Anthony Bardaro is tied for first in ECHL rookie scoring with seven points.
- Spencer Kersten leads ECHL rookies with five goals.
- Mark Auk is tied for fourth in points among defenseman with five points.
- Orlando is 4-0-1 when scoring first.
BEARS IN THE NHL:
One former Solar Bear currently occupies a spot on an NHL roster for the 2025 Playoff season – here we will track their progress:
- Mason Marchment - Forward - Dallas Stars - 7 GP, 1g-2a
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