ORLANDO, Fla. - The Solar Bears were unable to record its first victory of the season, dropping a home-and-home series with the Florida Everblades this past weekend. Orlando plays its next four games at home, including Saturday night against the South Carolina Stingrays.
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AT A GLANCE:
2026-27 REGULAR SEASON RECORD: 0-2-0-0 (.000)
LAST WEEK'S RECORD: 0-2-0-0
2026-27 REGULAR SEASON LEADERS:
TOP SCORER: Two Players - 2 points
MOST GOALS: Two Players – 1 goal
MOST ASSISTS: Luciano Wilson – 2 assists
PIM LEADER: John Parker-Jones – 12 PIM
PLUS-MINUS LEADER: Four Players- Even
LAST WEEK'S GAMES:
Saturday, October 17 at Florida Everblades (1-3 L)
Video Highlights | Box Score
Ryan Bednard made 29 saves in his Solar Bears debut, but the offense struggled to produce throughout the game. Aaron Luchuk finally broke through for the Solar Bears on a power play goal with nine seconds left in the third period.
Sunday, October 18 vs. Florida Everblades (1-5 L)
Video Highlights | Box Score
Again, it was the Solar Bears goaltending this starred in its home opener Sunday. Scott Ratzlaff made 39 saves in his Orlando debut, but it wasn't enough to hold off the defending Kelly Cup Champions. Mark Estapa led the way for the Blades with two goals and an assist. Brendan Harris recorded the Solar Bears goal in the second period.
BITES:
- Brendan Harris recorded his 31st career point in 31 career games against the Florida Everblades with his power play goal on Sunday.
- Aaron Luchuk and Luciano Wilson each have points in the first two games.
- Orlando has scored power play goals in back-to-back games for the first time since Mar. 14 & 15, 2026 vs. GRN.
BEARS IN THE NHL:
Three former Solar Bears currently occupy a spot on NHL rosters – here we will track their progress:
- Darcy Kuemper - Goaltender - Los Angeles Kings - 4 GP, 0-3-1, .847
- Mason Marchment - Forward - San Jose Sharks - 9 GP, 3g-0a
- Colten Ellis - Goaltender - Buffalo Sabres - 3 GP, 1-1-0, .864
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