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Orlando Solar Bears fan guide

The Orlando Solar Bears team logo on the ice.

The Orlando Solar Bears are a professional ice hockey team. Here's what you need to know about the Orlando Solar Bears before going to a game.

Affiliations
The Orlando Solar Bears are an ECHL professional hockey team that will be the AA affiliate for the NHL's Tampa Bay Lightning as they enter their seventh season in October 2018. The team was previously associated with the NHL's Toronto Maple Leafs and Minnesota Wild as well as the AHL's Houston Aeros.

Team information
For the most up-to-date game day information, current standings, official team stats, player stats, a full roster and the season's complete schedule visit orlandosolarbearshockey.com.

Home arena
The team plays at Orlando's Amway Center, which is located at 400 W. Church St.

Tickets
There are several types of tickets available, including single-game tickets, season tickets and half season tickets. Group tickets and premium suite options are also available. Tickets can be purchased online on the team's official website or at the arena's box office, which is located on Church Street. There is 15-minute short-term parking available outside the arena (except for during games). Tickets cannot be purchased over the phone. Children under the age of 2 are free and do not need tickets.

Tickets go on sale for upcoming seasons in August. To help choose your seats, click here to see an interactive seating chart.

Fan gear
There are several places to purchase Solar Bears gear in the Amway Center on game days, including merchandise tables located at Section 108 and 113. Gear can also be purchased from the online team store.

Directions to the Amway Center 
From the north:
Take I-4 W to Exit 82B Anderson Street
Turn right on Anderson Street
Turn right on Division Street
Turn right on Church Street
The Amway Center will be on your right

From the east:
Take FL-408W to Exit 11A toward Rosalind Avenue
Turn left at FL-15E/E. South Street
Turn right onto S. Division Avenue
Then right onto Church Street
The Amway Center will be on your right

From the south:
Follow I-4 E to Exit 82B South Street
Continue straight
Turn left on Church Street
The Amway Center will be on your left

From the west:
Take FL-408E to Exit 9 toward US-92/US-17/US-441
Merge onto Carter Street
Turn left at S. Orange Blossom Trail/US-17/US-92
Turn right on W. Church Street
Drive straight and the Amway Center will be on your right

Parking at Amway Center
Game day parking is easy and convenient with several parking spaces, lots and garages nearby. The most convenient place to park is the GEICO Garage, which is directly adjacent to the Amway Center and has almost 2,000 spaces available. There are 13 other lots and garages that include the following:

Church Street Garage
Orange Lot
Gold Lot
55 West Garage
Garland Avenue Lot
Central Boulevard Garage
Blue Lot
Robinson Lot
City Commons Garage
Lincoln Plaza Garage
SunTrust Center Garage

Parking fees vary between garages, but typically cost between $10-$20. Some garages have prepaid parking spots available via Ticketmaster.