Orlando Solar Bears win first of three-game set against Brampton

Orlando Solar Bears / Fernando MedinaToronto and Montreal’s ECHL affiliates did battle on Thursday evening in the first of a three-game mini-series over a four-day span.

While the Beast and Solar Bears compete in different divisions, both teams are in desperate need of points this weekend as they look to secure playoff berths.

First Period

Despite outshooting their hosts 21-10 in the opening period, Orlando found themselves trailing after the opening 20 minutes. The Solar Bears wasted two early power play opportunities and were reliant on Ryan Massa in between times for saves on Jordan Henry, Brandon Marino, Guillaume Asselin and Brandon Maclean.

The deadlock was broken just before the midway…