Orlando Solar Bears
ECHL: Peter Laviolette III Signs with Orlando
The Orlando Solar Bears have brought in a new physical presence, signing forward Peter Laviolette III for the 2025–26 season. The 6’4”, 220-pound winger from Wheeling, West Virginia, has spent the last three seasons with his hometown Nailers, where he became known for both his heavy game and his community involvement. ECHL Experience Laviolette skated […]
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ECHL: Orlando Solar Bears Add Defenseman Nick Anderson
The Orlando Solar Bears continue to build out their 2025–26 roster, this time re-signing defenseman Nick Anderson. At 26 years old, the Portsmouth, New Hampshire native brings a well-rounded skill set to the blue line, blending mobility, vision, and leadership. Orlando got a brief look at him late last season when he made his ECHL […]
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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