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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: 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 […]

ECHL Playoff Series Recap: Florida Everblades vs. Orlando Solar Bears

The Florida Everblades defeated the Orlando Solar Bears on Saturday night to win their second-round matchup four games to one. The series win gives the Everblades the record in the ECHL for consecutive playoff series wins with ten. Head coach Brad Ralph also extended his league lead in playoff games coached and playoff wins with 130 […]

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 Playoff Recap: Florida Everblades vs. Orlando Solar Bears Game 3 | 05/07/2024

FIRST PERIOD: Game three was almost a must-win for the Orlando Solar Bears, who entered the night being down 2-0 in the series, being outplayed in both games. The Solar Bears came out with the first chances of the game, something that hasn’t happened a lot in these playoffs for Orlando. Once again, it was […]

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 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 League Transactions 02/01/2024

Follow along with daily ECHL transactions with Inside The Rink, which features exclusive photos of players and individual articles breaking down the roster moves! We update this page multiple times per day, so be sure to check the latest update time! Last Update: 10:00 PM EST Yesterday’s Roster Transactions: ECHL League Transactions 01/31/2024 Adirondack Thunder […]

Graveyard Gossip: Ghostly Visit to Orlando

On Monday, the Savannah Ghost Pirates ventured to Orlando to face the Solar Bears. After winning their last game against the Ghost Pirates on Saturday, they were looking to get a win at home against them on Monday. They were overall successful in their efforts. The Ghosts Pirates put up a tough fight as they […]

Golden Graveyard Gossip Part 3: Golden Ghosts vs Solar Bears

Golden Ghost Grind Last night was the final game of the Savannah Ghost Pirates’ Golden Ghosts weekend. After losing Thursday night to the Swamp Rabbits, they beat the Stingrays Friday night. Their last game in the series was against the Orlando Solar Bears Saturday night, and the Golden Ghosts lost in overtime. Familiar First Period: […]