Orlando Solar Bears Fall to Florida Everblades 4-1

Orlando KIA Center – The Orlando Solar Bears lose another home game to the Florida Everblades, 4-1, after coming off the road with a three-game winning streak.

Orlando Solar Bears

*#2 CJ McGee bringing the puck from behind the Bears’ net* | Photo: TJ Waller, FMN

The energy was definitely high Friday evening (Dec. 13, 2024), as Solar Bear fans filled the arena expecting the 3-win momentum to keep on rolling at home. The Bears had three great away games, winning them all; the last one being just two nights earlier against Florida. The Bears humiliated the Everblades 3-2 on the Blades’ home ice in Estero, Florida and were looking to do it again here in the KIA Center.

Stick Trick — *Everblades player #26 Kyle Betts tries to hinder #27 Ryan Verrier by holding his stick* | Photo: TJ Waller, FMN

Solar Bears Lose Traction

*#37 Alexis Gravel doesn’t hide his contempt for the Everblades* | Photo: TJ Waller, FMN

Things didn’t go as planned, however, and the Bears just couldn’t get back into the game after the Blades scored two goals – one in the first period and one in the second – even though the Bears’ only goal came from a steal by Alex Frye, a beautiful move by Anthony Bardaro, and Frye putting the rebound in the net! (See the play here at 00:27.)

Solar Bears Goal — *Beautiful goal and assist by #28 Alex Frye & #81 Anthony Bardaro* | Photo: TJ Waller, FMN

Next Home Game

*Orlando Solar Bears mascot “Shades.”* | Photo: TJ Waller, FMN

The next home game will be this Wednesday evening (Dec. 18, 2024) against the Jacksonville Icemen. The Solar Bears are W-3/L-2 against the Icemen, so this should be an exciting game! For tickets visit the Tickets tab on the Orlando Solar Bears website!

See all the photos of this game, and every home game at tjwallerphotography.com

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TJ Waller, FMN

Recognized as one of the elite action photographers in Florida and the nation, TJ is FMN's Director of Training, Sports Editor, and Photographer. With over 50 years of photography experience, TJ skillfully portrays the emotions and intensity that accompanies each shot. Be it professional sports, rocket launches, wildlife or even war correspondence, TJ is behind the lens getting the shots many photographers outright miss. TJ also operates specialized photography workshops; teaching folks how to get the best action photos they can in their chosen activity. If you are in need of a highly skilled and experienced freelance action photographer who can capture the essence of any fast-paced event, TJ is confident that his expertise and dedication will make him a valuable asset to your team.
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Orlando Solar Bears Fall to Florida Everblades 4-1