September 29, 2016SOLAR BEARS WELCOME AMERICAN RESIDENTIAL SERVICES AS NEW RINK NAMING RIGHTS PARTNERSolar Bears home ice is now ARS.com Rink at Amway CenterORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Solar Bears have announced today that American Residential Services LLC (ARS®/Rescue Rooter®) has joined the team as the new naming rights partner for the ice surface at the Amway Center at the 2016-17 season.The Solar Bears ice surface will now be referred to as the ARS.com Rink at Amway Center. The ARS.com logo will be prominently displayed on each side of the Solar Bears logo at center ice, and the company will be mentioned every time the Solar Bears take the ice during the regular season and playoffs.“We are proud to embark on this partnership with the Orlando Solar Bears,” said Bryan Craun, Division Vice President of ARS. “The Solar Bears are a treasured part of the community and provide a positive outlet for children, encouraging healthy living and sportsmanship. We also loved the idea of being associated with the Amway Center, a venue that keeps people cool even during the hottest days in Orange County. Restoring the comfort of homeowners and making sure they have energy efficient air conditioning is what we do on a daily basis. We are excited to cheer on the Solar Bears this upcoming season.”Another key component to the partnership highlights ARS®/Rescue Rooter® as the exclusive residential heating, cooling and plumbing partner of the Orlando Solar Bears.“We’re thrilled to have American Residential Services as a corporate partner and to have them as the naming rights sponsor of the ARS.com Rink at Amway Center,” said Michael Kalinich, Solar Bears Senior Vice President of Corporate Partnerships. “Our relationship with ARS has grown over the past year and we look forward to working on new opportunities together in the future.”ABOUT AMERICAN RESIDENTIAL SERVICES: Based in Memphis, Tenn., privately-owned ARS operates a network of more than 70 locally-managed service centers in 22 states, with approximately 5,500 employees. The ARS network features industry-leading brands including, A.J. Perri, Aksarben ARS, Allgood, Andy’s Statewide, ARS, Aspen Air Conditioning, Atlas Trillo, Beutler, Blue Dot, Brothers, Columbus Worthington Air, Conway Services, Efficient Attic Systems (EAS), Florida Home Air Conditioning, Green Star Home Services, McCarthy Services, Rescue Rooter/ Proserv, Rescue Rooter, RighTime Home Services, RS Andrews, The Irish Plumber, Unique Services, "Will" Fix It, and Yes! Air Conditioning and Plumbing. United by Exceptional Service®, the ARS / Rescue Rooter Network serves both residential and light commercial customers by providing heating, cooling, indoor air quality, plumbing, drain cleaning, sewer line, radiant barrier, insulation and ventilation services. Each location has a knowledgeable team of trained specialists, who have undergone rigorous drug testing and criminal background checks. Providing exceptional service and ensuring the highest standards of quality, ARS has the experience to do any job right – the first time, with all work fully guaranteed.The Solar Bears drop the puck on their fifth season of ECHL hockey on Saturday, Oct. 22 against the Florida Everblades at the ARS.com Rink at Amway Center. Single-game tickets are now on sale at the Amway Center box office and ticketmaster.com. Full and half-season ticket plans are now available by visiting OrlandoSolarBearsHockey.com.The Orlando Solar Bears are the proud ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Toronto Maple Leafs and AHL's Toronto Marlies, and play all of their home games at the ARS.com Rink at Amway Center, the 2012 Street and Smith's Sports Business Journal Sports Facility of the Year.Follow the Solar Bears at www.OrlandoSolarBearsHockey.com, Facebook, and Twitter (@OrlandoHockey) for all the latest news and updates. Stay in touch with Shades on Instagram by following SolarBearsHockey.Season tickets, Corporate Flex vouchers, and Group tickets are a great way to entertain employees, co-workers, clients, friends and family. For more information on all of the Solar Bears ticket packages, call 407-951-8200 or visit www.orlandosolarbearshockey.com/groups.Officially licensed Orlando Solar Bears replica team jerseys, apparel, and headwear can be purchased online at: http://store.orlandosolarbearshockey.com/.To read the Solar Bears Report to the Community, click here.