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Monday, January 26th

Bear Bites | Week of Jan. 26

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Bear Bites | Week of Jan. 26

ORLANDO, Fla. - The Solar Bears put up a 2-1 record this week for a 4-3-1 record on their current eight-game home stand that concludes Monday evening against the Atlanta Gladiators at 7pm.

Upcoming Games

Full Schedule
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
South Carolina Stingrays
Orlando Solar Bears
Sunday, February 1st
South Carolina Stingrays @ Orlando Solar Bears
Puck Drops:
3:00 PM EST
Kia Center
South Carolina Stingrays
SC South Carolina Stingrays
at
Orlando Solar Bears
ORL Orlando Solar Bears
Kia Center
Orlando Solar Bears
Maine Mariners
Friday, February 6th
Orlando Solar Bears @ Maine Mariners
Puck Drops:
7:15 PM EST
Cross Insurance Arena
Orlando Solar Bears
ORL Orlando Solar Bears
at
Maine Mariners
MNE Maine Mariners
Cross Insurance Arena
Orlando Solar Bears
Maine Mariners
Saturday, February 7th
Orlando Solar Bears @ Maine Mariners
Puck Drops:
6:00 PM EST
Cross Insurance Arena
Orlando Solar Bears
ORL Orlando Solar Bears
at
Maine Mariners
MNE Maine Mariners
Cross Insurance Arena
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AT A GLANCE:
2025-26 REGULAR SEASON RECORD: 15-20-4-1 (.438)
LAST WEEK'S RECORD: 2-1-0-0

2025-26 REGULAR SEASON LEADERS:
TOP SCORER: Reece Newkirk - 38 points
MOST GOALS: Spencer Kersten – 17 goals
MOST ASSISTS: Reece Newkirk– 22 assists
PIM LEADER: Milo Roelens – 63 PIM 
PLUS-MINUS LEADER: Tony Follmer - +4

LAST WEEK'S GAMES:
Monday, January 19 vs. Jacksonville Icemen (3-2 W OT)
Video Highlights | Box Score
Reece Newkirk broke a scoreless game late in the second period, but the Icemen took the lead on two, third period goals. Spencer Kersten forced overtime with a late third period and Aaron Luchuk recorded his 100th goal as a Solar Bear in overtime to give Orlando the extra point.

Friday, January 23 vs. Iowa Heartlanders (3-1 W)
Video Highlights | Box Score
After going 17-straight games without a win when the opponent scores first, the Solar Bears won their second straight game in that situation Friday with 3-1 comeback win. Logan Britt, Aaron Luchuk, and Jack Adams led the offensive attack with two points, apiece. Jon Gillies made 24 saves in the victory in the first ever matchup between the two teams.

Sunday, January 25 vs. Atlanta Gladiators (1-4 L)
Video Highlights | Box Score
The number one defensive team in the ECHL shut down the Solar Bears Sunday, and were powered by two power play goals and four points from All-Star forward Jack O'Brien led the Gladiators to their second victory of the season over Orlando. The Solar Bears broke through on a power play goal of their own from Spencer Kersten.


BITES:

  • Spencer Kersten played in his 100th ECHL game 1/23 vs. IA
  • Aaron Luchuk recorded his 100th goal as a Solar Bear on 1/19 vs. JAX
  • Tyler Bird has 99 goals as a Solar Bear.
  • Spencer Kersten has 98 ECHL points
  • Orlando is 13-0-0-0 when leading after two periods.
  • Orlando is second on the power play on the road this season (25.0%)

BEARS IN THE NHL:
Five 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 - 38 GP, 12g-12a
  • Darcy Kuemper - Goaltender - Los Angeles Kings - 32 GP, 13-9-9, .902
  • Ryan Reaves - Forward - San Jose Sharks - 42 GP, 3g-0a
  • Colten Ellis - Goaltender - Buffalo Sabres - 11 GP, 6-4-0, .898
  • Connor Ingram - Goaltender - Edmonton Oilers - 9 GP, 5-3-1, .909

View All NHL talent developed in Orlando

Upcoming Home Games

Full Schedule
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
South Carolina Stingrays
Orlando Solar Bears
Sunday, February 1st
South Carolina Stingrays @ Orlando Solar Bears
Puck Drops:
3:00 PM EST
Kia Center
South Carolina Stingrays
SC South Carolina Stingrays
at
Orlando Solar Bears
ORL Orlando Solar Bears
Kia Center
Kansas City Mavericks
Orlando Solar Bears
Friday, February 13th
Kansas City Mavericks @ Orlando Solar Bears
Puck Drops:
7:00 PM EST
Kia Center
Kansas City Mavericks
KC Kansas City Mavericks
at
Orlando Solar Bears
ORL Orlando Solar Bears
Kia Center

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