ECHL: Icemen, Wiliams Shuts Out Solar Bears, 1-0

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By Mike Bonts

ORLANDO  (Florida Sports Wire) -  Luke Martin scored his 14th goal of the season and Charles Williams stopped 27 shots as the Jacksonville Icemen (38-22) defeated the Orlando Solar Bears 1-0 Friday night.

It was the second shutout of the season for Williams and fifth for Jacksonville.

Martin beat goaltender Jack LaFontaine on a shorthanded goal in the first period. LaFontaine made 38 saves.

The two clubs meet again Saturday in Orlando.





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