The Florida Everblades will play their first road game of the 2026-27 hockey season against the Orlando Solar Bears on Oct. 18 at Kia Center in Orlando. The game is scheduled for a 5 p.m. puck drop, with the Everblades entering at 1-0-0-0 and the Solar Bears at 0-1-0-0.
Florida opened the season with a 3-1 victory over Orlando on Saturday night. Cam Johnson made 17 saves on 18 shots, while Broten Sabo scored in the first period and Craig Needham added a goal. Ben Brar completed the scoring with a shorthanded empty-net goal.
The matchup will be the second of 15 meetings between the Florida Everblades and Orlando Solar Bears during the 2026-27 season. Florida will try to carry its opening-night momentum into the first road game of the campaign.
Florida Everblades Return To Kia Center
The Florida Everblades won all seven of their games at Kia Center last season in regulation. That venue history adds context to the first road test of the new season, although Orlando will be seeking a different result after the opening-night loss.
The teams also brought physical play to their first meeting. Carson Gicewicz and Broten Sabo were involved in a fight during Saturday night's game, and the rivalry will continue with the teams meeting again in Orlando.
How To Watch Florida Everblades vs. Orlando Solar Bears
Florida Everblades hockey will be available to watch on FloHockey.TV. Audio coverage will be available online at Everblades.mixlr.com.
FSB Take
The Florida Everblades enter the rematch with a 1-0-0-0 record, a strong opening performance from Cam Johnson and a 3-1 win over the Orlando Solar Bears already secured. Their seven regulation victories at Kia Center last season provide verified context for the road game, while Orlando will be trying to even the matchup. The result will also begin the second game of a 15-meeting season series.
Source: Original report