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Bennett MacArthur vs Savannah Ghost Pirates - 04/11/2025

ECHL: Bennett MacArthur Set for Second Season with the Icemen

The Jacksonville Icemen have announced that forward Bennett MacArthur will return for the 2025–26 ECHL season, bringing back a versatile winger who quickly became a reliable contributor in his first year with the club. Making His Mark in Jacksonville MacArthur, 24, joined the Icemen midway through the 2024–25 season after starting the year with the […]

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Hudson Thornton vs. Jacksonville Icemen - 04/13/2025

ECHL: Hudson Thornton Set to Join Bemidji State for 2025–26 Season

Defenseman Hudson Thornton will continue his NCAA career with Bemidji State University for the 2025–26 season. The 21-year-old enters the Beavers lineup after gaining valuable experience across multiple levels of hockey last season. Professional Experience Thornton’s 2024–25 campaign gave him a taste of the professional pace. He spent most of the season with the Orlando […]

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Davis Bunz vs. Toledo. Walleye - 05/03/2024

ECHL: Davis Bunz Signs with Orlando Solar Bears

The Orlando Solar Bears have bolstered their blue line with the signing of defenseman Davis Bunz for the 2025–26 ECHL season. The 26-year-old brings championship experience and a steady two-way game back to North America after spending last year overseas. Professional Experience Bunz joins Orlando after skating with the Nottingham Panthers in the EIHL, where […]

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Tony Follmer defends against Atlanta - 04/02/2025

ECHL: Tony Follmer Returns to Orlando Blue Line

The Orlando Solar Bears have re-signed defenseman Tony Follmer for the 2025–26 season. The 6’2” left-shot blueliner made his professional debut with the team last spring after wrapping up his NCAA career with Bemidji State. From College Captain to ECHL Pro Follmer, 24, hails from O’Fallon, Missouri, and played four collegiate seasons at Bemidji State […]

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Jon Gillies #33 - Orlando Solar Bears

ECHL: Jon Gillies Returns to the Orlando Solar Bears’ Net

The Orlando Solar Bears are bringing back a big name between the pipes, announcing that Jon Gillies will return for the 2025–26 season. At 31 years old, the 6-foot-6 netminder from Concord, New Hampshire, boasts a résumé that includes the NCAA National Championship, a World Junior gold medal, and experience across the NHL, AHL, and […]

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Jarid Lukosevicius with South Carolina Stingrays - 12/03/2023

ECHL: Orlando Adds Experienced Forward Jarid Lukosevicius

The Orlando Solar Bears have added veteran scoring punch to their forward group, signing Jarid Lukosevicius for the 2025–26 ECHL season. The 30-year-old right winger brings a wealth of experience from the AHL, ECHL, NCAA, and European leagues, giving Orlando a proven offensive presence with a history of stepping up in big games. A Well-Traveled […]

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Carson Focht

ECHL: Carson Focht Returns to Orlando

The Orlando Solar Bears are bringing back a familiar face. Center Carson Focht, 25, will return to the lineup for the 2025-26 season, ready to make an impact from opening night. From WHL Standout to NHL Draft Pick Focht’s path to Orlando started in the WHL, where he split time between the Tri-City Americans and […]

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Forward Patrick Newell and Maine Mariners player going for the puck after a faceoff

ECHL: Greensboro Gargoyles Sign Patrick Newell

Earlier today, the Greensboro Gargoyles announced that they have signed veteran forward Patrick Newell to an ECHL contract for the upcoming season. Early Career Prior to joining the ECHL ranks, Newell played collegiately at St Cloud State University for four seasons, scoring 120 points (38 goals and 82 assists) in 145 games. His time at […]

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ECHL: Defenseman Anton Malmström Heads Overseas

After two seasons in North America, defenseman Anton Malmström is heading back to his native Sweden, signing with IF Björklöven of HockeyAllsvenskan for the 2025-26 season. Big Impact in Florida Malmström made his mark with the Florida Everblades in 2024-25, suiting up in 31 regular-season games and producing six goals and nine assists for 15 […]

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Logan Britt

ECHL: Logan Britt Joins Orlando Solar Bears Blue Line

The Orlando Solar Bears have bolstered their defensive core, announcing the signing of 6’2” defenseman Logan Britt for the 2025-26 ECHL season. Proven Pro Experience Logan Britt split his 2024-25 season with the Reading Royals, appearing in 49 regular-season games where he posted three goals and nine assists for 12 points, along with eight penalty […]

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