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.

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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Wear your Solar Bears swag to Acai Republic (Altamonte Springs and Ocoee locations) on home or road game days and receive 50% off your order. (In-Store orders only)

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Ways Wednesdays - Buy any size Way and get the next Way half off!

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Nominate Your Hero Here!

SUBMIT YOUR NOMINATION FOR KFC TEACHER OF THE YEAR!

Get Your Sunday Funday Tickets Here!

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: