#81 Anthony Bardaro, Forward, cutting to the chase | Photo: TJ Waller, FMN
Orlando KIA Center – The Orlando Solar Bears lose at home Friday night (Nov. 30, 2024) against the Jacksonville Icemen 2-1 at the Bears’ annual Underwear Toss game.
And there goes the puck! | Photo: TJ Waller, FMN
Periods One and Two
Both the first and second periods were hard fought and evenly matched with the Solar Bears and Icemen each taking 10-12 shots on goal yet never finding the back of the net. A relatively clean game as well with the first period seeing no penalties at all, and the second with two from both teams. One of the dual penalties was a nice fight between Bear Kelly Bent and Iceman Carter Allen.
#34 Kelly Bent vs #2 Carter Allen | Photo: TJ Waller, FMNKnocking the Ice Off!: #34 Kelly Bent vs #2 Carter Allen | Photo: TJ Waller, FMN#34 Kelly Bent vs #2 Carter Allen | Photo: TJ Waller, FMN#34 Kelly Bent vs #2 Carter Allen | Photo: TJ Waller, FMNOff to the Penalty Box #34 Kelly Bent vs #2 Carter Allen | Photo: TJ Waller, FMN
Solar Bears First on the Board
#77 Jimmy Mazza, Alt Cpt, Defender | Photo: TJ Waller, FMN
It was Jimmy Mazza of the Solar Bears at 2:36 in the third period who had the first goal of the evening igniting a hail storm of undergarments thrown down onto the ice from nearly 7000 fans! The new undies and socks are donated each year to local school children.
Annual Underwear Toss | Photo: TJ Waller, FMN
Davis Koch, #39, scored for the Icemen nine minutes later tying the score and taking the game into overtime.
Orlando Solar Bears trying to protect the net | Photo: TJ Waller, FMN
Overtime
Jacksonville seemed to have all the momentum over the Solar Bears in the seven minutes of overtime play shooting nine shots on goal to Orlando’s one. Then, with only 42 seconds left, #4 Noah Laaouan lit the lights bringing this exciting game to its end.
For more numbers on this game visit the Stats page on the Orlando Solar Bears website! For more information on how you can come out and cheer on Orlando’s professional hockey team, visit their Tickets page!
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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.
