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  • • Solar Bears sign Bast
    ORLANDO, Fla. – The Orlando Solar Bears, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Tampa Bay Lightning, announced the signing of rookie defenseman Luke Bast to a contract for the 2025-26 season.  Bast enters his first professional season after four … Continue reading → The post Solar Bears sign Bast first appeared on Pro Hockey News....2025
  • • Tonge signs with Solar Bears
    ORLANDO, Fla. – The Orlando Solar Bears, ECHL affiliate of the Tampa Bay Lightning, announced the signing of former ECHL All-Star, forward Alex Tonge, to a contract for the 2025-26 season.    Tonge, 30, returns to North America after spending … Continue reading → The post Tonge signs with Solar Bears first appeared on Pro Hockey News....2025
  • • Stewart joins Solar Bears
    ORLANDO, Fla. – The Orlando Solar Bears, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Tampa Bay Lightning, announced the signing of forward Keanan Stewart to a contract for the 2025-26 season.  Stewart, 25, enters his third season in the ECHL … Continue reading → The post Stewart joins Solar Bears first appeared on Pro Hockey News....2025
  • • Schiavon joins Solar Bears
    ORLANDO, Fla. – The Orlando Solar Bears, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Tampa Bay Lightning, announced the signing of rookie defenseman Cody Schiavon to a contract for the 2025-26 season.  Schiavon, 25, enters his first professional season following a … Continue reading → The post Schiavon joins Solar Bears first appeared on Pro Hockey News....2025
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  • • Solar Bears agree to terms with Bruder
    ORLANDO, Fla. – The Orlando Solar Bears, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Tampa Bay Lightning, announced the signing of rookie forward Andrew Bruder to a contract for the 2025-26 season.  Bruder appeared in eight games last season for … Continue reading → The post Solar Bears agree to terms with Bruder first appeared on Pro Hockey News....2025
  • • Drevitch joins Solar Bears
    ORLANDO, Fla. – The Orlando Solar Bears, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Tampa Bay Lightning, announced the signing of forward Tyler Drevitch to a contract for the 2025-26 season.   Drevitch, 29, has appeared in 250 ECHL games over … Continue reading → The post Drevitch joins Solar Bears first appeared on Pro Hockey News....2025

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  • Moving To The East Coast
    • Moving To The East Coast
    While they still were missing a large chunk of the west coast in their push to be a national league, the ECHL appeared to be shedding their "east coast" bias with teams starting to dot the Mountain Time Zone. The Idaho Steelheads have been one of the top ECHL clubs for a long time, the newly-founded Tahoe Knight Monsters are looking to build on their first season's success, and the Utah Grizzlies ...2025
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  • Two Player Annoucements Today, ECHL Player Announcement Stats, Affiliation Update, 3ICE, Skeoch Retires, Snowden Selected Head Coach, Rule Changes
    • Two Player Annoucements Today, ECHL Player Announcement Stats, Affiliation Update, 3ICE, Skeoch Retires, Snowden Selected Head Coach, Rule Changes
     There's not much to report this week, so this will be a brief blog post. The most important news is that the Allen Americans will make another player announcement today. As a matter of fact, they will be announcing two players sometime this afternoon.  - It may seem like Allen is slow in announcing players, but the fact is, 17 ECHL teams have announced two or fewer players as of th...2025
  • High-Flying Komets And The Upset Bears
    • High-Flying Komets And The Upset Bears
    While the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs push on, there is some great hockey being played in the ECHL right now. Two series will end tonight as the final series of the opening round of the Kelly Cup Playoffs, and both results will lead to some fierce rivalries in the Division Finals round. As I wrote on Sunday, the Iowa Heartlanders and Fort Wayne Komets were playing Game Seven in Indiana tonight while ...2025
  • Allen Americans Update - Ownership, Roster, Training Camp and More
    • Allen Americans Update - Ownership, Roster, Training Camp and More
     I want to give one last update before I head off on the first of my two annual treks to North Dakota to pheasant hunt. You have heard me say it in the past and it is even more true now, two old guys (76) and a 12-year-old black lab named Jett (equals 84 in human years) stomping around fields and cattails is quite the sight. Luckily, Jett still has the nose of a teenager. I am unsure how much...2023
  • • Allen Americans Weekly Update - Hebert Returns, Combs Retires, Costello 3ICE Injury, Where Are They Now and More
     Some big happenings around the Allen Americans since the last update and a look at news for some former Allen players. Here goes:- The Americans announced the signing of Grant Hebert for the 2023-24 season. Hebert joined the Americans last season in January after playing at the University of Maine. In 37 games as a rookie, Grant had 26 points (8G, 18A). A powerful skater with great vision an...2023
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  • Allen Wins Game and Series, Game Recap, Video Highlights, Costello's Comments, ECHL Hockey Fight Stats and More
    • Allen Wins Game and Series, Game Recap, Video Highlights, Costello's Comments, ECHL Hockey Fight Stats and More
     Goodbye Saturday night, big crowd, specialty jersey curse. The Police/Fire came to the rescue last night as the Allen Americans beat Florida 4-3. Wearing sharp looking Police/Fire specialty jerseys the Americans did a repeat of Friday night. Allen gave up the first goal early in the first period (2:52) but fought back to take a 2-1 lead into the first intermission. Colton Saucerman finally g...2023
  • • Morning Flurries: ECHL shutdowns, and Braden Holtby and his turtles
    John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports It’s reaching the point in the bizarre, chaotic 2020 NHL offseason where nothing makes sense anymore, everything is upside-down, and simultaneously everything and nothing is happening all at once. The NHL has yet to fully formulate a plan to re-start the league for the 2020-21 season; they’re still operating on the assumption that the season will begin ...2020

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  • 2025
    "" Junior & College Hockey Statistics Player Season Team League GP Goals Asst Pts PIM +/- Cam MacDonald (C/LW) 2024-25 Acadia Axemen U Sports 29 13 14 27 46 -3 2023-24 Cape Breton Eagles QMJHL 63 19 29 48 24 +12 Playoffs 13 7 6 13 7 +10 2022-23 Saint John Sea Dogs QMJHL 27 16 13 29 28 -7 Gatineau Olympiques QMJHL 31 13 14 27 10 +18 Playoffs 13 5 3 8 8 +10 2021-22 Saint John Sea Dogs QMJHL 67 15 19 34 59 +6 Playoffs 5 2 1 3 7 +3 2020-21 Saint John Sea Dogs QMJHL 30 10 7 17 30 -7 Playoffs 6 4 1 5 15 0 2019-20 Sioux Falls Stampede USHL 44 6 14 20 18 -4 UNH Adding 6 New Forwards to 2025-26 Roster As of today, the following 6 forwards from the 2024-25 roster will leave the team due to graduation (Gr), no remaining years of eligibility (NE), signing a professional contract (Pro), entering the transfer portal (TP), and/or returning to junior hockey (Jr): FORWARDS (6) Robert Cronin (Gr, NE, Signed Pro w/Maine Mariners) Liam Devlin (Gr, NE, Signed Pro w/Orlando Solar Bears) Conor Lovett (Gr, NE) Connor Sweeney (Gr, NE, Signed Pro w/Black Wings Linz) Ryan Conmy (Transfer to Boston College) Connor MacPherson (Jr, Return to BCHL Nanaimo Clippers) Implications for Incoming Freshmen and Transfers Over the last 5 seasons UNH had 15 (2024-25), 16 (2022-23, 2020-21) and 17 (2023-24, 2021-22) forwards on the roster."

  • 2024
    "Former Idaho Steelheads, Orlando Solar Bears and Fort Wayne Komets forward Tye Felhaber became the 755th former ECHL player to reach the National Hockey League when he debuted with the Colorado Avalanche on Monday at Vancouver."

  • 2023
    "As December comes to a close, it is time to check in on the Orlando Solar Bears, the ECHL affiliate of the Tampa Bay Lightning."

  • 2022
    "Former Rangers player Sean Avery, 41, has signed with the Solar Bears of the ECHL."

  • 2020
    "So far, none of the 13 projected December-start teams — the Allen Americans (Minnesota Wild), Florida Everblades (Nashville Predators), Greenville Swamp Rabbits (Carolina Hurricanes), Indy Fuel (Chicago Blackhawks), Jacksonville Icemen (Winnipeg Jets), Kansas City Mavericks (Calgary Flames), Orlando Solar Bears (Tampa Bay Lightning), Rapid City Rush (Arizona Coyotes), South Carolina Stingrays (Washington Capitals), Tulsa Oilers (Anaheim Ducks), Utah Grizzlies (Colorado Avalanche), Wheeling Nailers (Pittsburgh Penguins) and Wichita Thunder (Edmonton Oilers) — have opted out of their seasons, meaning that the 72-game season for certain teams is still feasibly in play."

  • 2018
    "The Tampa Bay Lightning have entered into a three-year affiliation agreement with the Orlando Solar Bears of the ECHL, GM Steve Yzerman announced Monday"

  • 2016
    "The Toronto Maple Leafs announced today that the hockey club has extended its affiliation with the Orlando Solar Bears of the ECHL."

  • 2015
    "TORONTO - A year ago, goaltender Garret Sparks was in the midst of a 13-game road trip with the ECHL's Orlando Solar Bears."

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Solar Bears trade rumors, contract, salary rumors

  • • Solar Bears sign Bast
    2025
  • • Tonge signs with Solar Bears
    2025
  • • Stewart joins Solar Bears
    2025
  • • Schiavon joins Solar Bears
    2025
  • • Solar Bears agree to terms with Bruder
    2025
  • • Drevitch joins Solar Bears
    2025
  • • Laviolette joins Solar Bears
    ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Solar Bears, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Tampa Bay Lightning, announced the signing of forward Peter Laviolette III to a contract for the 2025-26 season.     Laviolette joins the Solar Bears after three … Continue reading → The post Laviolette joins Solar Bears first appeared on Pro Hockey News....2025
  • • Solar Bears ink Anderson
    ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Solar Bears, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Tampa Bay Lightning, announced the signing of rookie defenseman Nick Anderson to a contract for the 2025-26 season.    Anderson, 26, spent the 2024-25 season at … Continue reading → The post Solar Bears ink Anderson first appeared on Pro Hockey News....2025
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  • • Solar Bears re-sign Luchuk
    ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Solar Bears, ECHL affiliate of the Tampa Bay Lightning, welcome the return of veteran forward Aaron Luchuk, who has signed a contract for the 2025-26 season.   Luchuk, 28, is back for his fifth season with the Solar … Continue reading → The post Solar Bears re-sign Luchuk first appeared on Pro Hockey News....2025
  • • Solar Bears agree to terms with Lukosevicius
    ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Solar Bears, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Tampa Bay Lightning, announced the club has signed forward Jarid Lukosevicius to a contract for the 2025-26 season.  Lukosevicius, 30, brings a wealth of pro experience to Orlando, … Continue reading → The post Solar Bears agree to terms with Lukosevicius first appeared on Pro Hockey News....2025

Solar Bears stats and results

  • • Moving To The East Coast
    2025
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  • • High-Flying Komets And The Upset Bears
    2025
  • • Orlando’s Kersten named Howies Hockey Tape ECHL Rookie of the Month
    Orlando Solar Bears’ forward Spencer Kersten has been named the Howies Hockey Tape ECHL Rookie of the Month for January. Kersten scored 11 goals and added six assists for 17 points in 12 games during the month. The 24-year-old … Continue reading → The post Orlando’s Kersten named Howies Hockey Tape ECHL Rookie of the Month first appeared on Pro Hockey News....2025
  • • Swamp Rabbits down Solar Bears in OT
    GREENVILLE, S.C. – Mikael Robidoux scored twice, John Parker-Jones accrued three points, and Colton Young deflected home the game-winner 2:42 of overtime, his second of the game, to win it for the Greenville Swamp Rabbits, 5-4 over the Orlando Solar … Continue reading → The post Swamp Rabbits down Solar Bears in OT first appeared on Pro Hockey News....2024
  • • Spezia tallies points in 8th consecutive game in loss to Orlando
    Toledo, OH – The Toledo Walleye fell to the Orlando Solar Bears on November 23 at the Huntington Center on Labatt Hockey Night in Toledo. The final score was 4-2. How it Happened: Orlando got the scoring started with a goal … Continue reading → The post Spezia tallies points in 8th consecutive game in loss to Orlando first appeared on Pro Hockey News....2024
  • • PHN’s Best Shots of the Game: Icemen Shine in 7-2 Win over Solar Bears
    JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Newcomer Luc Brown scored twice, while a total of 13 players recorded points for the Icemen, as they go on to defeat the Orlando Solar Bears 7-2 Wednesday evening at Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena. Inside the six-minute … Continue reading → The post PHN’s Best Shots of the Game: Icemen Shine in 7-2 Win over Solar Bears first appeared on Pro Hockey News....2023
  • • ECHL Today – Oct. 19
    Florida Everblades at Orlando Solar Bears                          7 p.m. ET Florida head coach Brad Ralph is sixth in ECHL history with 446 career wins. Orlando’s Aaron Luchuk has 187 points (76g-111a) in 181 career ECHL games. Everblades .609 all-time road points … Continue reading → The post ECHL Today – Oct. 19 first appeared on Pro Hockey News....2023
  • • Allen Americans Update - Ownership, Roster, Training Camp and More
    2023
  • • Allen Americans Weekly Update - Hebert Returns, Combs Retires, Costello 3ICE Injury, Where Are They Now and More
    2023
  • • Misiak scores OT winner in record-setting 26th home win for Steelheads
    BOISE, Idaho  – The Idaho Steelheads (46-9-1-2, 95pts) defeated the Orlando Solar Bears (29-24-7-1, 65pts) by a final score of 5-4 Wednesday night at the Idaho Central Arena in front of 5,1373 fans. It was the 27th sellout in the 29th home game including 26 straight. The Steelheads … Continue reading → The post Misiak scores OT winner in record-setting 26th home win for Steelheads firs...2023
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  • • Moving To The East Coast
    2025
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  • • Allen Americans Weekly Update - Hebert Returns, Combs Retires, Costello 3ICE Injury, Where Are They Now and More
    2023
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  • • Morning Flurries: ECHL shutdowns, and Braden Holtby and his turtles
    2020
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Top Solar Bears news

  • Former Ranger Avery, 41, signs with ECHL team
    • Former Ranger Avery, 41, signs with ECHL team
    2022
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  • Sean Avery comes out of retirement to sign with ECHL's Solar Bears
    • Sean Avery comes out of retirement to sign with ECHL's Solar Bears
    2022
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  • ECHL's Solar Bears drop Avery days after signing
    • ECHL's Solar Bears drop Avery days after signing
    Former NHLer Sean Avery was released Friday by the Orlando Solar Bears of the East Coast Hockey League -- just two days after they signed the 41-year-old forward....2022
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  • • Former Rangers forward Sean Avery, 41, signs contract with ECHL's Orlando Solar Bears
    Avery hasn't appeared in an NHL game since December of 2011...2022
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  • • Leafs Extend ECHL Affiliation With Orlando
    The Toronto Maple Leafs announced today that the hockey club has extended its affiliation with the Orlando Solar Bears of the ECHL. The Leafs, who first affiliated with Orlando in 2013, extended the affiliation for one more season with an option f......2016
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  • Sean Avery released by ECHL's Solar Bears 2 days after signing
    • Sean Avery released by ECHL's Solar Bears 2 days after signing
    2022
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  • • Maple Leafs goaltender Garret Sparks makes rapid ascent from ECHL to NHL
    TORONTO - A year ago, goaltender Garret Sparks was in the midst of a 13-game road trip with the ECHL's Orlando Solar Bears. A night after allowing four goals to the Fort Wayne Komets, he was on the bench in Kalamazoo, Mich., awaiting the next bu......2015
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  • • Maple Leafs goaltender Garret Sparks makes rapid ascent from ECHL to NHL
    TORONTO - A year ago, goaltender Garret Sparks was in the midst of a 13-game road trip with the ECHL's Orlando Solar Bears. A night after allowing four goals to the Fort Wayne Komets, he was on the bench in Kalamazoo, Mich., awaiting the next bu......2015
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  • • Moving To The East Coast
    2025
  • • Two Player Annoucements Today, ECHL Player Announcement Stats, Affiliation Update, 3ICE, Skeoch Retires, Snowden Selected Head Coach, Rule Changes
    2025
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  • UNH Hockey Reloads 2025-26 Roster With Seasoned Talent
    • UNH Hockey Reloads 2025-26 Roster With Seasoned Talent
    Sam Oliver (F) Neutral Zone 4.25★ Jacob Newcombe (C/LW) Neutral Zone 4★ Cam MacDonald (C/LW) Neutral Zone 4★ Nicholas DeAngelis (D) Neutral Zone 4★ Oscar Plandowski (D) Neutral Zone 4★ Building the 2025-26 UNH Roster 2024-25 Players Not Returning for 2025-26 The following 14 UNH players from the 2024-25 roster will l...2025
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  • Center/Left Winger Cam MacDonald Commits to UNH, 6th New Forward for 2025-26
    • Center/Left Winger Cam MacDonald Commits to UNH, 6th New Forward for 2025-26
    Cam MacDonald (C/LW)2025 UNH Commit Player Spotlight "In the offensive zone Cam showed that he has the ability to spin off of contact as the puck carrier and we liked his quick release...showed a very high IQ and the ability to process defensive situations quickly." Ian Morin, Neutral Zone Game Report, November 10, 2020 Cam MacDonald Center/Left Winger, 6'2", 194 lbs...2025
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  • • Blades blank Bears, again, for 3-1 series lead
    ORLANDO, Fla. – Oliver Chau scored two goals and Cam Johnson registered his 12th career playoff shutout as the Florida Everblades defeated the Orlando Solar Bears 3-0 in Game Four of the South Division Finals Friday night at Kia Center. … Continue reading → The post Blades blank Bears, again, for 3-1 series lead first appeared on Pro Hockey News....2025
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  • • High-Flying Komets And The Upset Bears
    2025
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  • • Toledo tallies 41 shots in loss to Orlando
    Toledo, OH – The Toledo Walleye fell to Orlando Solar Bears in overtime on November 24 at the Huntington Center in the Sunday evening matchup. The final score was 3-2. How it Happened: The Walleye got on the board first with … Continue reading → The post Toledo tallies 41 shots in loss to Orlando first appeared on Pro Hockey News....2024
  • • Blades bounce Solar Bears from playoffs with OT win
    ORLANDO, Fla. – Bobo Carpenter’s second goal of the game with 6:04 left in overtime lifted the Florida Everblades to a 2-1 victory over the Orlando Solar Bears in Game Five of the South Division Finals Saturday night at Kia … Continue reading → The post Blades bounce Solar Bears from playoffs with OT win first appeared on Pro Hockey News....2024
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  • • Blades Advance to Round Two With Solar Bears
    ESTERO, Fla. – After a Game Seven victory in the South Division Semifinals, the Florida Everblades have a quick turnaround before their next Kelly Cup Playoff matchup. Waiting for the Blades in the South Division Finals is another Florida rival, … Continue reading → The post Blades Advance to Round Two With Solar Bears first appeared on Pro Hockey News....2024
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  • • Allen Americans Update - Ownership, Roster, Training Camp and More
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