Evan Fitzpatrick

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 […]

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ECHL Announces Fines and Suspensions | 04/14/2024

The ECHL announced on April 14 fines and suspensions for the following players: Kansas City Mavericks’ Max Andreev, Atlanta Gladiators’ Michael Marchesan, and Reading Royals’ Tyson Fawcett. Mavericks’ Max Andreev has been fined an undisclosed amount and handed a five-game suspension under Rule #70.10: Leaving the Bench as a result of his actions on April […]

ECHL Three Game Recap: Greenville Swamp Rabbits vs. Orlando Solar Bears | 04/4-6/2024

Orlando, Florida — The Orlando Solar Bears returned home on Tuesday to face the Savannah Ghost Pirates, losing 2-3 in a shootout. Later that week, they would face the first place Greenville Swamp Rabbits in a heated, three-game homestand – all being back-to-back. Game One – April 4 1st Period The first period would be […]

ECHL Game Recap: Atlanta Gladiators vs. Orlando Solar Bears | 03/23/2024

After the loss the night before against the Trois-Rivières Lions, the Gladiators looked once more to be the spoilers as Orlando remained in playoff contention. The starting lineup for the Atlanta Gladiators included Robbie Calisti (D), Zach Yoder (D), Carson Gicewicz (F), Parker AuCoin (F), and Nolan Burke. Tyler Harmon (G) and Mitch Fossier (F) […]

ECHL Recap: South Carolina Stingrays vs Orlando Solar Bears | 03/15/2024

The Stingrays were back in action at the North Charleston Coliseum to kick off the St. Paddy’s Day Celebration against the Orlando Solar Bears. Jonny Evans moves into the first line, just in time for his 100th professional game, all in a Stingrays uniform, with Tyson Empey moving down to the second line. Mitchel Gibson […]

ECHL: Greenville Swamp Rabbits vs. Solar Bears Recap | 03/06/2024

Orlando, FL — The Greenville Swamp Rabbits and the Orlando Solar Bears returned for another rematch, only this time at the Kia Center. The last time these two played at Orlando, the arena was designated as the Amway Center on February 26, 2023, as the Solar Bears would win 5-4. Prior to this matchup, the […]

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: Stingrays Zap Solar Bears For First Win on Home Ice

The Stingrays were back in the North Charleston Coliseum for some Sunday hockey. With Michael Kim and Jonny Evans out of the lineup, Coach Brenden Kotyk had to make a few changes ahead of the match. Patrick Harper moved to the third line with captain Garet Hunt and Ryan Leibold, while Bryce Montgomery switched to […]

ECHL: Florida Everblades Season in Review

For the second straight season, the Kelly Cup is staying in Southwest Florida as the Florida Everblades captured their second consecutive Kelly Cup Championship. However, the Everblades weren’t the dominant team like they were when they won the Kelly Cup Playoffs back in 2022. The Everblades finished the 2022-23 season with a record of 38-25-4-5 […]

ECHL: South Carolina Stingrays and Florida Everblades Playoff Preview

The stage is set for the Kelly Cup playoffs’ first round as the South Carolina Stingrays take on the Florida Everblades, the reigning 2022 Kelly Cup Champions. The teams last met in the 2021 Eastern Conference Semi-Finals, where the Stingrays would go on to the Kelly Cup Finals. Keys to the Game: Goaltending Goaltending […]