Orlando Solar Bears

ECHL: Carson Focht Returns to Orlando
- Karen Zehner
- August 13, 2025
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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ECHL: Greensboro Gargoyles Sign Patrick Newell
- Riley Lundrigan
- August 13, 2025
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
- Karen Zehner
- August 11, 2025
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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ECHL: Logan Britt Joins Orlando Solar Bears Blue Line
- Karen Zehner
- August 8, 2025
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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ECHL: Sam Jardine Set to Patrol the Blue Line in Idaho
- Felicity Harding
- August 8, 2025
The Idaho Steelheads have announced that they have signed 6’2″ defenseman Sam Jardine for the 2025-26 season. The Lacombe, Alberta native brings championship experience, international play, and a strong two-way game to Idaho’s blue line. From Ohio State to the Pros Jardine played three seasons of Division I hockey at The Ohio State University from […]
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ECHL: Walleye Promote Bain, Add Reddekopp to Coaching Staff for 2025–26
- Karen Zehner
- August 7, 2025
The Toledo Walleye have announced two key changes to their coaching staff ahead of the 2025–26 ECHL season. Brent Bain has been promoted from Assistant Coach to Associate Head Coach, while former Walleye defenseman Chaz Reddekopp joins the staff as Assistant Coach. Both moves underscore Toledo’s focus on leadership continuity and player development as they […]
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Jaydon Dureau Signed by the Manitoba Moose
- Conrad Jack
- August 6, 2025
The Manitoba Moose announced yesterday that the team has signed forward Jaydon Dureau to a one-year contract through the 2025-26 season. The White City, Saskatchewan-born forward split time between the American Hockey Leagues (AHL) Syracuse Crunch and the ECHL’s Orlando Solar Bears in the 2024-25 season. He posted three points (1G, 2A) in 16 games […]
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ECHL: Forward Cole Kodsi Joins Solar Bears for 2025-26
- Karen Zehner
- August 5, 2025
The Orlando Solar Bears have added to their forward depth with the signing of Cole Kodsi for the 2025–26 season. The 6-foot-2 winger brings a combination of size, leadership experience, and scoring touch as he prepares for his first full professional campaign. Collegiate Track Record Kodsi, 25, recently wrapped up a five-year NCAA career, including […]
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AHL: Rockford IceHogs Sign Tyson Feist
- Chris Lavallee
- August 4, 2025
The Rockford IceHogs announced the signing of the 24-year-old defenseman for the 2025-26 season.
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