Brandon Halverson

ECHL: Celebrating National Goalie Week

This week marks the NHL’s National Goalie Week, shining a spotlight on the fact that although the role of a goaltender may appear straightforward – preventing the puck from going in the net – the skills and approach required by these athletes are quite complex. Netminders rely on a combination of mental and physical finesse […]

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: Orlando Solar Bears 2023-24 Season Recap

As hockey season is nearing the end for the ECHL, we take a look back on the Orlando Solar Bears season and how they fared throughout the season and into the playoffs. The Solar Bears notched a 38-24-7-3 record, good for 86 points in the regular season, getting the fourth and final playoff spot in […]

AHL: North Division Finals Game 3 Preview l Syracuse Crunch vs Cleveland Monsters

Games 1 & 2 In a best-of-5 series, the Cleveland Monsters delivered an impressive performance in front of their hometown crowd during the first two games of the AHL North Division Finals as they continue their “Countdown to Calder.” In Game 1 last Thursday, the Monsters secured a narrow 1-0 victory over the Syracuse Crunch […]

PHOTOS: Syracuse Crunch vs. Rochester Americans – 04/28/2024

ROCHESTER, N.Y.- Game two of the North Division Semifinals was nothing short of thrilling. The Rochester Americans hosted the Syracuse Crunch, after winning the first game of the series a couple days prior. The Amerks did not come out victorious, loosing in overtime with a final score of 4-3. Despite the loss, the Amerks kept […]

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 […]

ECHL: Orlando Solar Bears Transactions | 03/06/2024

It was announced that the Syracuse Crunch, the AHL affiliate of the Orlando Solar Bears, have called up goaltender Brandon Halverson from the Orlando Solar Bears. Earlier this season, Halverson played six games with the Crunch. In the AHL, he has a 4-1 record, posting a .896 save percentage and 2.99 goals-against-average. Halverson is on […]

PHOTOS: Atlanta Gladiators vs. Orlando Solar Bears – 02/25/2024

ORLANDO, Fla – Sunday afternoon, the Orlando Solar Bears took on the visiting Atlanta Gladiators at the Kia Center for their Hockey Fights Cancer game. Orlando took the win with a 3-1 victory. After the game Olympic gold medalist Scott Hamilton put on a Figure Skating Ice Show with Sk8 To Emlin8, featuring some talented local Figure […]

ECHL Weekend Recap: Atlanta Gladiators vs. Orlando Solar Bears | 02/24/2024-02/25/2024

Before the back-to-back games against the Orlando Solar Bears, the Atlanta Gladiators had two significant roster adjustments. Before the first game, Navrin Mutter was reassigned to the Milwaukee Admirals by the Nashville Predators. The next day, Jack Matier was also announced as having returned to the Milwaukee Admirals. Tyler Harmon (G) and Mitch Fossier (F) […]

ECHL Game Recap: Florida Everblades vs. Orlando Solar Bears | 02/14/2024

ESTERO, Fla.- Valentine’s Day wasn’t so sweet for the Florida Everblades as they hosted the intrastate Orlando Solar Bears. The Everblades and Hertz Arena hosted Margaritaville Night, and the team wore specialty Hawaiian-themed jerseys. 5,087 joined in singing Jimmy Buffest songs throughout the night, but the theme night, Valentine’s romance, and the energy the team had […]