Ben Carroll

ECHL: South Division Weekly Recap | Week 4

This divisional recap summarizes the South Division teams in the ECHL, focusing on their standings, recent game results, player milestones, and key statistics. For instance, the Savannah Ghost Pirates remain on top the division, while the Florida Everblades made some strides after a recent win against the Orlando Solar Bears. The Atlanta Gladiators secured a […]

ECHL: Solar Bears Re-sign Defenseman Ben Carroll

The Orlando Solar Bears have confirmed the signing of defenseman Ben Carroll for the 2024-25 season. Carroll is beginning his sixth professional season and second with the Solar Bears. Carroll has taken part in 67 regular season games in the 2023-24 season, accumulating 35 points after tallying five goals and 30 assists. He ended the […]

ECHL: Orlando Solar Bears Announce 2024 Season-Ending Roster

The season-ending rosters will include up to 20 players and can’t include anybody who didn’t sign an ECHL Contract in the 23-24 season. The Orlando Solar Bears announced that 12 forwards, six defensemen, and two goalies made the roster. FORWARDS: Darik Angeli, Kelly Bent, Tyler Bird, Alexandre Fortin, Alex Frye, Jesse Jacques, Spencer Kersten, Brayden […]

ECHL: Solar Bears Announce Protected List

Earlier this week, the Orlando Solar Bears announced their protected list for the 2024-2025 season, which consists of 24 players from last season; it includes 15 forwards, seven defensemen, and two goaltenders. The following list does not include the players on AHL/NHL contracts. Per the ECHL Website: Teams are allowed to protect as many players […]

ECHL: Florida Everblades vs. Orlando Solar Bears Game 4 Recap | 5/9/2024

FIRST PERIOD: It was game four of the south division finals as the Solar Bears hosted the Everblades at the Kia Center, as the Bears faced elimination for the first time in the playoffs. Early in the first period, the Everblades were able to put some pressure on the Solar Bears’ defense. They stood tall […]

ECHL Playoffs: Florida Everblades vs. Orlando Solar Bears Game 2 | 05/04/2024

Estero, Fla.- The Orlando Solar Bears looked to bounce back from a lackluster performance against the Florida Everblades on Friday night. The home-team Everblades won game one, beating Evan Fitzpatrick five times to win 5-1. The Solar Bears seemed sluggish and a step behind all night. At the same time, the Everblades carried the energy and […]

ECHL: Orlando Solar Bears Announce Playoff Roster

The Orlando Solar Bears have announced their playoff roster for the upcoming 2024 Kelly Cup Playoff Run as they get ready to battle the Greenville Swamp Rabbits in the first round. In the ECHL, you may have a 20-man active roster and a four-man reserve list, which must include 17 active or available skaters, aka […]

PHOTOS: Jacksonville Icemen vs. Orlando Solar Bears – 02/09/2024

ORLANDO, Fla – Friday night, the Orlando Solar Bears held their Teacher Appreciation Night as they took on the visiting Jacksonville Icemen at the Kia Center. Orlando took a 2-1 win in overtime, breaking Jacksonville’s six-game winning streak. The game’s Stars were Defensemen, Goalie Brandon Halverson, and Forward Darik Angeli. Check out this photo gallery […]

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Graveyard Gossip: Weekend Recap

This past weekend was quite a busy one for the Savannah Ghost Pirates as they had three games back to back. Thursday, they played against Orlando Solar Bears, Friday against the Florida Everblades, and last night in Greenville against the Swamp Rabbits. They lost each of the three matches; however, they were each very well […]

PHOTOS: Orlando Solar Bears vs. Florida Everblades – 12/15/2023

ESTERO, Fla. – The Florida Everblades and visiting Orlando Solar Bears sat tied in the standings entering Friday night’s game which was won by the Everblades 4-1. This was the first of back-to-back games between the two teams. The Everblades were able to chase the Solar Bear’s starting goalie, Brandon Halverson, early in the second period […]