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 point. Seconds after Orlando’s Justin Buzzeo contrived to fire wide on a breakaway attempt, Brampton went back down the ice and scored through David Vallorani’s 28th of the season.