Orlando Solar Bears defeat Savannah Ghost Pirates 5-2

The Solar Bears won the Friday night matchup between the ECHL teams.

Jan. 30, 2026 at 10:39pm

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The Orlando Solar Bears defeated the Savannah Ghost Pirates by a score of 5-2 in an ECHL matchup on Friday, January 30, 2026.

Why it matters

The Solar Bears and Ghost Pirates are two of the top teams in the ECHL's South Division, so this win helps Orlando gain ground in the standings and playoff race.

The details

The Solar Bears scored five unanswered goals after the Ghost Pirates took an early 2-0 lead. Orlando's offense was led by a strong performance from their top line.

  • The game was played on Friday, January 30, 2026.
  • The teams will face off again on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 12 p.m. CST.

The players

Liam Walsh

A forward for the Savannah Ghost Pirates who scored one of their two goals.

Nicholas Zabaneh

A forward for the Savannah Ghost Pirates who scored the other goal for his team.

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What’s next

The two teams will play again on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 12 p.m. CST, with the Ghost Pirates looking to avenge their loss.

The takeaway

This was an important divisional win for the Orlando Solar Bears as they continue to battle for playoff positioning in the ECHL's South Division.