ECHL announces 2023-24 regular season schedule

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Solar Bears, in conjunction with the ECHL, have announced the preliminary draft of their schedule for the 2023-24 season.

Orlando will open its 12th season of ECHL competition by hosting their in-state rival Florida Everblades on Thursday, October 19 at AdventHealth Rink at Amway Center. The puck drops at 7:00 p.m. ET. The remainder of Orlando’s schedule for the 2023-24 season is subject to change, pending the release of the 2023-24 NBA and Orlando Magic schedule later this summer.

Under the current schedule, Orlando’s season-opening game against Florida is the seventh time the Solar Bears have opened the season at home.

Orlando Solar Bears Season Opener / Home Opener By The Numbers:

Season Opener: 4-6-1-0 (2012-2022)

Season Opener at Home: 3-3-0-0

Season Opener on Road: 1-3-1-0

Season Opener All-Time vs. FLA: 0-3-1-0

Home Opener All-Time vs. FLA: 1-2-0-0  

Orlando is slated to host 36 regular season home games over the course of the 2023-24 season, featuring eight different opponents. Orlando will welcome South Division foes South Carolina Stingrays, Florida Everblades, Savannah Ghost Pirates, Greenville Swamp Rabbits, Jacksonville Icemen, and Atlanta Gladiators. The Solar Bears’ non-divisional opponents include the Wheeling Nailers and Worcester Railers.

Additionally, the Solar Bears are scheduled to travel to non-divisional opponents Wheeling and Reading.

2023-24 Season Ticket Memberships:

Solar Bears Season Tickets Memberships for 2023-24 are on sale now. Score some of the best seats in the house for as little as $16.50 per game!

About the Orlando Solar Bears: The Orlando Solar Bears are the proud affiliate of the NHL’s Tampa Bay Lightning and members of the ECHL, the premier “AA” hockey league in North America. In 11 seasons of operation, the team has qualified for the Kelly Cup Playoffs five times. The Solar Bears are owned and operated by the Orlando Magic and the DeVos Family, and play at the AdventHealth Rink at Amway Center, the 2012 Street and Smith’s Sports Business Journal Sports Facility of the Year.   Officially licensed Orlando Solar Bears replica team jerseys, apparel, and headwear can be purchased at orlandosolarbearshockey.com/shop.