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Monday, December 29th

Bear Bites | Week of Dec. 29

Bear Bites | Week of Dec. 29

ORLANDO, Fla. - The Solar Bears return to the ice this week for three games, starting Tuesday night when they host the Jacksonville Icemen at 7pm.

Upcoming Games

Full Schedule
Jacksonville Icemen
Orlando Solar Bears
Monday, January 19th
Jacksonville Icemen @ Orlando Solar Bears
Puck Drops:
1:00 PM EST
Kia Center
Jacksonville Icemen
JAX Jacksonville Icemen
at
Orlando Solar Bears
ORL Orlando Solar Bears
Kia Center
Iowa Heartlanders
Orlando Solar Bears
Friday, January 23rd
Iowa Heartlanders @ Orlando Solar Bears
Presented by
Publix
Puck Drops:
7:00 PM EST
Kia Center
Iowa Heartlanders
IA Iowa Heartlanders
at
Orlando Solar Bears
ORL Orlando Solar Bears
Kia Center
Atlanta Gladiators
Orlando Solar Bears
Sunday, January 25th
Atlanta Gladiators @ Orlando Solar Bears
Puck Drops:
3:00 PM EST
Kia Center
Atlanta Gladiators
ATL Atlanta Gladiators
at
Orlando Solar Bears
ORL Orlando Solar Bears
Kia Center
Atlanta Gladiators
Orlando Solar Bears
Monday, January 26th
Atlanta Gladiators @ Orlando Solar Bears
Presented by
Collins Manufacturing, Inc.
Puck Drops:
7:00 PM EST
Kia Center
Atlanta Gladiators
ATL Atlanta Gladiators
at
Orlando Solar Bears
ORL Orlando Solar Bears
Kia Center
Orlando Solar Bears
Savannah Ghost Pirates
Friday, January 30th
Orlando Solar Bears @ Savannah Ghost Pirates
Puck Drops:
7:00 PM EST
Enmarket Arena
Orlando Solar Bears
ORL Orlando Solar Bears
at
Savannah Ghost Pirates
SAV Savannah Ghost Pirates
Enmarket Arena
Orlando Solar Bears
Savannah Ghost Pirates
Saturday, January 31st
Orlando Solar Bears @ Savannah Ghost Pirates
Puck Drops:
7:00 PM EST
Enmarket Arena
Orlando Solar Bears
ORL Orlando Solar Bears
at
Savannah Ghost Pirates
SAV Savannah Ghost Pirates
Enmarket Arena
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Mallard Systems is proud to join the Orlando Solar Bears as an official partner this season. From high-traffic resorts and healthcare campuses to apartment communities and corporate buildings, Mallard delivers powerful exterior cleaning that keeps Orlando looking its best. Trusted by some of the region’s largest commercial properties, Mallard is known for precision, planning, and an unmatched ability to make every surface shine.

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AT A GLANCE:
2025-26 REGULAR SEASON RECORD: 9-14-2-1 (.404)
LAST WEEK'S RECORD: 0-0-0-0

2025-26 REGULAR SEASON LEADERS:
TOP SCORER: Spencer Kersten - 31 points
MOST GOALS: Spencer Kersten – 15 goals
MOST ASSISTS: Spencer Kersten – 16 assists
PIM LEADER: Tyler Drevitch – 54 PIM
PLUS-MINUS LEADER: Tony Follmer - +10

LAST WEEK'S GAMES:
Friday, December 26 at Jacksonville Icemen (Postponed)

Saturday, December 27 at South Carolina Stingrays (Postponed)

Sunday, December 28 vs. South Carolina Stingrays (Postponed)


ECHL, PHPA REACH TENTATIVE DEAL ON NEW COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT

SHREWSBURY, N.J. – The ECHL and the Professional Hockey Players’ Association (PHPA) announced today that a tentative deal has been reached on a new Collective Bargaining Agreement.

The tentative agreement remains subject to ratification by the PHPA’s ECHL membership and approval by the ECHL Board of Governors. 

Players will report to their teams in good faith and prepare to return to play, pending ratification and approval.

Further details will be shared at an appropriate time.

The Solar Bears will return to play on Tuesday, December 30th vs. Jacksonville.


BEARS IN THE NHL:
Four former Solar Bears currently occupies a spot on an NHL roster for the 2025-26 regular season – here we will track their progress:

  • Mason Marchment - Forward - Columbus Blue Jackets - 32 GP, 7g-10a
  • Darcy Kuemper - Goaltender - Los Angeles Kings - 23 GP, 10-6-6, .917
  • Ryan Reaves - Forward - San Jose Sharks - 30 GP, 3g-0a
  • Colten Ellis - Goaltender - Buffalo Sabres - 8 GP, 4-3-0, .895

View All NHL talent developed in Orlando

 

Upcoming Home Games

Full Schedule
Jacksonville Icemen
Orlando Solar Bears
Monday, January 19th
Jacksonville Icemen @ Orlando Solar Bears
Puck Drops:
1:00 PM EST
Kia Center
Jacksonville Icemen
JAX Jacksonville Icemen
at
Orlando Solar Bears
ORL Orlando Solar Bears
Kia Center
Iowa Heartlanders
Orlando Solar Bears
Friday, January 23rd
Iowa Heartlanders @ Orlando Solar Bears
Presented by
Publix
Puck Drops:
7:00 PM EST
Kia Center
Iowa Heartlanders
IA Iowa Heartlanders
at
Orlando Solar Bears
ORL Orlando Solar Bears
Kia Center
Atlanta Gladiators
Orlando Solar Bears
Sunday, January 25th
Atlanta Gladiators @ Orlando Solar Bears
Puck Drops:
3:00 PM EST
Kia Center
Atlanta Gladiators
ATL Atlanta Gladiators
at
Orlando Solar Bears
ORL Orlando Solar Bears
Kia Center

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