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ECHL: Tyler Bird Re-Signs with Orlando Solar Bears
The Orlando Solar Bears have re-signed 28-year-old forward and captain, Tyler Bird, for the 2025–26 ECHL season. A consistent presence in Orlando’s lineup since 2019, Bird enters his sixth full campaign with the club, bringing a mix of leadership, grit, and offensive production. 2024–25 Recap Bird played all 72 regular season games for the Solar […]
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ECHL: Anthony Bardaro Returns to Solar Bears After Standout Season
Veteran forward Anthony Bardaro is back in Orlando for another year, bringing international experience and clutch playoff production to the 2025–26 campaign. A Proven Scorer with Global Experience The Orlando Solar Bears have officially announced the re-signing of forward Anthony Bardaro for the 2025–26 ECHL season. Bardaro made a strong impression last year, finishing the […]
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ECHL: Brent Pedersen Returns to Swamp Rabbits in 2025-26
The Greenville Swamp Rabbits have officially re-signed veteran forward Brent Pedersen for the 2025–26 ECHL season, marking his second campaign with the club. The 30-year-old returns as a key piece of Greenville’s veteran core after posting 30 points (14g, 16a) in 56 games last season while wearing an “A” as alternate captain (Swamp Rabbits, 2025). […]
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ECHL: Kyle Haskins Signs With Reading Royals
The Reading Royals have signed forward Kyle Haskins for the 2025-26 season. Haskins had three goals and four assists for seven points in 13 games with the Orlando Solar Bears and Greenville Swamp Rabbits. He began his career in Orlando before being traded to Greenville on March 20th. The 25-year-old center would be traded again […]
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ECHL: Marcus Crawford Re-Signs with Kansas City
The Kansas City Mavericks have re-signed 5’11” defenseman Marcus Crawford for the 2025-26 season. Crawford’s Junior Career Marcus Crawford started his junior career in the OJHL with the Whitby Fury. In his two seasons with the Fury, he played in 54 games, scoring eight goals and 13 assists for 21 points and 58 penalty minutes. […]
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ECHL: Ryan O’Reilly Signs with Greenville
The Greenville Swamp Rabbits have added forward Ryan O’Reilly to their roster for the 2025-26 ECHL season. O’Reilly, 24, is set to begin his first full season in Greenville after splitting last year between the NCAA and the ECHL. He brings a combination of speed, offensive upside, and playoff experience to the Swamp Rabbits’ lineup. […]
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ECHL: Utah Grizzlies Sign Pair of Defensemen
The Utah Grizzlies have announced that they have signed 5’11” defenseman Avery Winslow and 6’2″ defenseman Colby Enns for the 2025-26 season. Avery Winslow’s Junior Career The St. Pete Beach, Florida native started his junior career in the BCHL in the 2018-19 season playing for the Wenatchee Wild. In his one season with the Wild, […]
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ECHL: Orlando Solar Bears Name Matt MacDonald Head Coach and GM
The Orlando Solar Bears have officially named Matt MacDonald as their new Head Coach and General Manager ahead of the 2025–26 ECHL season. A familiar face within the league, MacDonald brings with him nearly two decades of pro hockey experience as a player, coach, and executive. A Proven Leader Returns to the ECHL MacDonald served […]
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ECHL: Ben Holmstrom Rounds Out Adirondack Thunder Coaching Staff
The Adirondack Thunder have rounded out their coaching staff, naming Ben Holmstrom as the Associate Coach, following the announcement of Sylvain Coutier as the head coach earlier today. Like Coutier, Ben Holmstrom has ties to the Adirondack community as he spent the first five seasons of his playing career with the Adirondack Phantoms. In 256 […]
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ECHL: 2025-26 Qualifying Offers | Orlando Solar Bears
The Orlando Solar Bears have officially announced their qualifying offers ahead of the July 7 deadline. They are extending offers to eight players whose rights they aim to retain for the 2025–26 season. Qualifying Offers Breakdown What Fans Should Know About Qualifying Offers Each ECHL team can keep the rights to up to eight players […]
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