Orlando Solar Bears

ECHL: Orlando Brings Back Jimmy Mazza

Today, September 1st, the Orlando Solar Bears announced the re-signing of defenseman Jimmy Mazza. Mazza was with the Solar Bears last year for 72 games during the 2022-23, scoring four goals and 13 assists. This will be Jimmy’s second season as a Solar Bear, and he has appeared in 162 ECHL games with Orlando, Adirondack, […]

ECHL: Orlando Signs Defensemen Jay Jerome and Jake Stevens

This afternoon, August 28th, the Orlando Solar Bears let fans know they will be announcing three signings this week. Today, Orlando announced the signing of forward D-Jay Jerome and defenseman Jake Stevens. From Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada, forward D-Jay Jerome is 23 years old, 6 foot 3, and 209 pounds. Jerome will be playing his third […]

ECHL: Orlando Signs Chris Perna and Ryan Cox

This week, the Orlando Solar Bears announced the signings of forward Ryan Cox and defenseman Chris Perna. During the 2022-23 season, Ryan Cox appeared in 12 games with the Toledo Walleye, gaining 11 points (5g-6a). Cox is a forward from St. Albert, Alberta, Canada, standing at 5-foot-11. Last season with the Walleye, Cox scored three […]

ECHL: Luke Boka is Back In Orlando

Coming to us from Plymouth, Michigan, is 24-year-old forward Luke Boka. Luke is a key player for the Solar Bears. Be prepared to see fast skating and good plays when he is on the ice. Since he started with the Solar Bears in the 2021-22 season, Boka has played 135 games scoring 22 goals and […]

ECHL: Orlando Signs Alex Frye and Jamie Rome

Solar Bears fans got thrown two new signings today! Prior to the new signings, the team has signed three forwards, one defenseman, and one goaltender. Today Orlando brought back forwards Alex Frye and Jamie Rome for the 2023-24 season. The 6-foot forward, Alex Frye, has played seven games as a Solar Bear. During his time […]

ECHL: Florida Everblades Re-Sign Cole Moberg for 2023-24 Season

The defending champions, the Florida Everblades, announced yesterday the return of defensemen Cole Moberg for the upcoming season. The North Vancouver, British Columbia native played with the Blades last season when they defended their title as the Kelly Cup Champions. Moberg was no doubt a key asset to the Florida Everblades last year, playing 67 […]

ECHL: Orlando Solar Bears Sign Brayden Low

The Orlando Solar Bears announced this afternoon, August 4th, that they have signed forward Brayden Low for the 2023-24 season. Low grew up in Steveston, British Columbia, where he played locally with the Richmond Minor Hockey Association. Low has played 298 ECHL games between the Rapid City Rush, Quad City Mallards, Wichita Thunder, and Reading […]

ECHL: Welcome Home, Drennen Atherton

It’s rare that we have a local playing on the Orlando Solar Bears. This week Orlando brought back Drennen Atherton, an impressive goaltender from Winter Haven, Florida. Drennen appeared in two games with the Solar Bears during the 2022-23 season following the conclusion of his college career at Norwich University. While at Norwich University, Atherton […]

ECHL: History of the Orlando Solar Bears

In a state with palm trees, beaches, and popular theme parks, ice hockey has made itself popular. If you were to ask someone to name hockey states, I’m sure Florida would not be named first. To most’s surprise, Orlando has played host to hockey for many years. Solar Bears hockey adds to the sports culture […]

ECHL: Chris Harpur Stays in Orlando

Orlando fans, we have our second player added to our 2023-24 roster! Coming to us from Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Chris Harpur has played 82 games with the Orlando Solar Bears since joining the team in the 2021-22 season. He only played 10 games during the 2021-22 season, making him one of two players to play in […]