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ECHL South Division Finals – Game 3 Recap: Florida Everblades vs Orlando Solar Bears

The Orlando Solar Bears earned a hard-fought 2–1 victory over the Florida Everblades in Game Three of the South Division Finals on Tuesday night at Kia Center. The result snapped Florida’s six-game postseason winning streak and cut the Everblades’ series lead to 2–1 in the best-of-seven showdown. First Period The opening 20 minutes were filled […]

ECHL South Division Finals – Game 1 Recap: Orlando Solar Bears vs Florida Everblades

The Florida Everblades opened the South Division Finals with a strong showing, defeating the Orlando Solar Bears 5–3 in Game One at Hertz Arena before a crowd of 5,512 on Friday night. With the victory, Florida Head Coach Brad Ralph became the first coach in ECHL history to reach 100 postseason wins, improving his all-time […]

ECHL Kelly Cup Playoff Preview: Orlando Solar Bears vs. Florida Everblades | South Division Finals

The South Division Finals are here, and it’s a classic Florida rivalry as the Orlando Solar Bears and Florida Everblades meet for a shot at the Eastern Conference crown. This series pits two very different paths to the postseason’s second round against each other: Florida swept their opening series in dominant fashion, while Orlando battled […]

ECHL South Division Semifinals – Game 6 Recap: Orlando Solar Bears vs South Carolina Stingrays

It’s Sunday in the Holy City, and the pivotal game six of the Kelly Cup Playoffs returns to Charleston, South Carolina. The South Carolina Stingrays lead the series 3-2, making this a potentially series-ending game. The Orlando Solar Bears are fighting to extend the series, despite the absence of key players Mark Auk and Jaydon […]

ECHL South Division Semifinals – Game 2 Recap: Orlando Solar Bears vs South Carolina Stingrays

Game Two of the first round of Kelly Cup Playoff hockey lit up the Low Country on Saturday night, as the South Carolina Stingrays and the Orlando Solar Bears hit the ice ready for battle in the South Division. Stingrays fans made their feelings known toward Jack Adams during warm-ups, but both teams kept it […]

PHOTOS: Orlando Solar Bears vs. Jacksonville Icemen – 04/13/2025

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – It was Bluey Night, during the Publix Family Funday game on Sunday, with the Jacksonville Icemen facing the Orlando Solar Bears, for the last game of the regular season. Both teams had already clinched a playoff spot, so nothing was on the line for either team. Orlando took a 3-2 victory, in […]

ECHL Names 2024-25 All-Rookie Team

The 2024-25 All-Rookie Team, spotlighting six of the league’s most electric and promising young players was announced by the ECHL earlier today. Voted on by ECHL coaches, broadcasters, media relations directors, and media members across North America, this year’s selections represent the heart of a new wave of talent rising through the pro hockey ranks. […]

ECHL South Division Recap | Week 25

As the ECHL regular season winds down, the South Division is delivering a thrilling finish packed with playoff races, record-breaking performances, and milestone moments. The South Carolina Stingrays have surged to the top of the league with a historic 15-game winning streak, while Florida, Jacksonville, and Orlando have all secured their postseason spots. From suspensions […]

ECHL Series Recap: Orlando Solar Bears vs Atlanta Gladiators | 04/02/2025-04/04/2025

The Atlanta Gladiators and Orlando Solar Bears met for a pivotal two-game series at Gas South Arena, with both teams bringing different motivations into the matchup. Though Orlando had already clinched a spot in the Kelly Cup Playoffs, Atlanta was looking to snap a losing skid and deliver a strong performance in front of the […]

PHOTOS: Jacksonville Icemen vs. Orlando Solar Bears – 02/26/2025

ORLANDO, Fla. – Wednesday evening, the Orlando Solar Bears took on the visiting Jacksonville Icemen. The Icemen Started off strong with a 3-0 lead in the first period with the Solar Bears rallying in the second and third period to tie it up 4-4 to send it to overtime. Orlando took a 5-4 OT win, […]