ECHL: Orlando Solar Bears Goaltender Heads Overseas

It was announced on July 15th that Orlando Solar Bears goaltender Evan Fitzpatrick has signed overseas in Europe with HK 32 Liptovsky Mikulus in Slovakia. This comes after Fitzpatrick had a nice stretch at the end of the season and into the playoffs. Fitzpatrick was on an AHL contract with the Syracuse Crunch last season.

Fitzpatrick has been on the AHL/ECHL level since the 2018-2019 season when he played with the San Antonio Rampage and the Tulsa Oilers. Last season, he played most of the year with Orlando, playing 24 games, having a 2.59 goals-against-average, going with a .915 save percentage. He also had two shutouts last season. His best week of the season came April 1-April 7 of last season, as he had a shootout loss, along with three wins, all against the Greenville Swamp Rabbits. He helped the Solar Bears clinch the playoffs on the last day of the regular season, as Fitzpatrick had a 43-save shutout against the Reading Royals.

Fitzpatrick also started all 11 games of the Kelly Cup Playoffs, going 5-5-1, having a 2.93 and a .908 save percentage before getting eliminated by the Florida Everblades. Fitzpatrick also played one game for the Crunch, having a 4.16 GAA and .852 save percentage. Prior to turning pro, the St. Johns, Newfoundland native played four years in the QMJHL, mostly with the Sherbrooke Phoenix, where he went 73-76-4 in 181 games, including three shutouts. He also tagged a 3.30 goals-against-average, adding an .894 save percentage.

Fitzpatrick is the third player from Orlando’s roster/protected list to head overseas this off-season, following Mitchell Hoelscher and Max Balinson.

insidetherink.com/join-us

Discover more from Inside The Rink

Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.

Elijah Webb

I am Elijah. Hockey is my biggest passion, however I have love for all sports. I got into hockey from day one of my life. I currently am the writer for the Orlando Solar Bears of the ECHL, and one day, I hope to become a broadcaster

Leave a Reply

ECHL: Norfolk Admirals Bring Back Connor Fedorek

The Norfolk Admirals have announced that they’ve re-signed defenseman Connor Fedorek for the 2025-26 season. Fedorek, 26, had four goals and 14 assists for 18 points in 67 games during his first full season in Norfolk. He led the Admirals in PIMs with 95. He would add a goal and an assist in eight games […]

Read More

ECHL: Special Olympics Skating Camp Brings Smiles

CUMMING, Ga. — On Sunday morning, the ice at The Ice in Cumming came alive with laughter, smiles, and a sense of community that stretched far beyond the boards. The Special Olympics skating camp, led by 16-year-old Deerfield Academy student and lifelong hockey player Grey Altemeyer, showcased months of planning, preparation, and passion. What unfolded […]

Read More

ECHL: Ryan Sullivan and Michael Suda Return to Savannah

Earlier today, the Savannah Ghost Pirates announced the return of two players from last season in Ryan Sullivan and Michael Suda. Both players have been signed to ECHL contracts for the upcoming season. The Blueline The Ghost Pirates have brought back defenseman Michael Suda for the upcoming season. Prior to making his professional debut Suda […]

Read More