Jack LaFontaine

ECHL Game Recap: Tulsa Oilers vs. Kansas City Mavericks | 02/28/2024

TULSA, Okla.- The Tulsa Oilers hosted the division-and ECHL-leading Kansas City Mavericks Wednesday night at the BOK Center. 4,662 fans rocked the BOK, hoping to see a rare win against the Mavericks. The Mavericks, however, would take the victory 4-2.  The teams have met five times this season, with the Mavericks coming out on top […]

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ECHL Season In Review: Orlando Solar Bears

The Orlando Solar Bears saw their season end as the last game of the season was played. They finished with a record of 30-33-8-1, which was good for 69 points and sixth place in the South Division. Despite a playoff push in March, they lost some very crucial games at the end of the month […]

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ECHL: Orlando Solar Bears and Maine Mariners Battle in First Meeting of the Year

The Maine Mariners and the Orlando Solar Bears battled each other on Wednesday Night as both squads looked to get back to their winning ways as the Bears got swept by the Idaho Steelheads last week, and the Mariners have lost five of their previous six games. First Period The Mariners opened the game with […]

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ECHL: Orlando Solar Bears Week in Review

As the playoff race heats up, the Orlando Solar Bears made their presence known by beating both of their rivals that they faced during the weekend. It started on Thursday, March 2nd, with the Bears hosting the Adirondack Thunder, who were 19-23-7-1 entering their Florida road trip. There was not a lot of action throughout […]

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Pyotr Kochetkov is the Carolina Hurricanes’ Goalie of the Future

Pyotr Kochetkov, drafted 36th overall by the Carolina Hurricanes in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft, has traveled a long and winding road to where he currently stands as the Canes’ 3rd string (for now) netminder. The now 23-year-old goaltender played for no less than nine teams across the KHL, VHL, and MHL since entering the […]

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Solar Bears Attempt Guinness World Record in Rivalry Match against Florida

Orlando, FL- The Orlando Solar Bears partnered with the Guinness World Records to try and break the record for the largest gathering of people wearing tie-dye. To be counted, fans had to wear two or more tie-dye pieces. However, as it was getting closer to game time, fans left the attempt area, ultimately not setting […]

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Jack LaFontaine Returns to Orlando After Stint With Syracuse

ORLANDO, FL- Goaltender Jack LaFontaine returned to the Solar Bears prior to their game against the Gladiators this past Wednesday after being on the Syracuse Crunch Roster for a couple of days. LaFontaine was called up to the Crunch on Saturday Afternoon, almost immediately after winning the Bears matchup vs. the Trois-Rivieres Lions, stopping 24/26 […]

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