The South Carolina Stingrays host the Orlando Solar Bears on November 6, 2026, at 7:05 p.m. at North Charleston Coliseum in the first game of a two-game weekend set. South Carolina enters with a 5-1-0-0 record and 10 points, while Orlando enters at 1-3-1-0 with three points.
The game will be South Carolina’s first without goal-scoring leader Ryan Sandelin, who signed a professional tryout contract with the American Hockey League’s Rochester Americans on Tuesday. The teams previously met October 24 at the Kia Center, where South Carolina earned a 5-3 victory.
South Carolina Stingrays Look to Rebound
South Carolina opened the season with five consecutive wins for the first time since 2002-03 before falling 5-2 to the Atlanta Gladiators on Sunday at North Charleston Coliseum. Atlanta scored four times in the third period, while South Carolina’s two goals were its fewest in a game this season.
The Stingrays’ power play ranks first in the ECHL at 38.1 percent, nearly nine percentage points ahead of second-place Greenville at 29.2 percent. South Carolina has scored a power-play goal in five of its first six games.
Special teams played a major role in the teams’ previous meeting. South Carolina scored four power-play goals against Orlando on October 24 and killed all five of the Solar Bears’ power plays.
Orlando Solar Bears Enter After First Win
Orlando is coming off its first win of the season, a 1-0 victory over the Atlanta Gladiators on Tuesday at the Kia Center. Ryan Bednard made 29 saves for his first shutout and win of the season, while Milo Roelens scored the only goal in the second period.
Aaron Luchuk leads Orlando with six points through five games. Tyler Weiss leads South Carolina with eight points, while Tyler Kopff and Alex Gaffney are tied for the team lead with five assists each.
The November 6 matchup is the second of 10 meetings between South Carolina and Orlando this season. It is also South Carolina’s seventh game in 10 consecutive South Division matchups to open the season.
Game Information and Upcoming Schedule
The South Carolina Stingrays and Orlando Solar Bears will meet at 7:05 p.m. at North Charleston Coliseum on November 6. The game is Jets and Vets Night, presented by Charleston Southern University, with special tributes for military members and veterans.
The game will be available on FloHockey and the Stingrays Broadcast Network. Pregame coverage begins at 6:50 p.m., with Brendan Reilly serving as the voice of the Stingrays.
South Carolina will host Orlando again Saturday, November 7, at 6:05 p.m. at North Charleston Coliseum for K-Pop Night, presented by Coastal Kids Dental & Braces. The Stingrays will then visit the Florida Everblades on November 13 and 14 before hosting the Greensboro Gargoyles on November 20 and visiting the Orlando Solar Bears on November 23.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
The South Carolina Stingrays enter with the stronger record and the ECHL’s top power play, while Orlando arrives after securing its first victory. Sandelin’s move to the Rochester Americans gives South Carolina an important lineup adjustment before the weekend set.
South Carolina’s special teams were decisive in the October 24 meeting. The Stingrays will look to maintain their power-play efficiency while limiting Orlando’s opportunities as the teams begin another two-game set.
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