After a big win over South Carolina last Saturday, the Orlando Solar Bears headed north to New England to continue their five game road trip, facing opponents outside the South Division for the first time this season.
Facing a tough four games in five days stretch is one thing. Having to do so with your starting goaltender suddenly recalled to the AHL is another.
First stop on the New England tour was Portland, ME on Wednesday night, as the Solar Bears faced the Mariners for the first time.
The teams traded goals 1:31 apart early in the first period.