Orlando Solar Bears

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 […]

PHOTOS: Florida Everblades vs. Orlando Solar Bears -11/15/2023

ORLANDO, Fla – Wednesday night, the Orlando Solar Bears took on the visiting Florida Everblades at the Amway Center. The Solar Bears fell short, losing 4-1 to the Everblades. The Solar Bears lone goal was made by Steve Jandric with assist by Patrick Newell. This was Jandric’s seventh goal of the season and Newell seventh assist […]

ECHL: Ghost Pirates Burn the Solar Bears On Their Own Beach

In a thrilling match-up between the Savannah Ghost Pirates and the Orlando Solar Bears, the Ghost Pirates emerged victorious with a 2-0 shutout against their opponents. The game was marked by the outstanding performances of goaltenders Colten Ellis for the Solar Bears and Michael Bullion for the Ghost Pirates. The Solar Bears hosted a meaningful […]

Graveyard Gossip: Solar Bears Stomp Savannah

Last night, the Savannah Ghost Pirates played the Orlando Solar Bears at home in Enmarket Arena. Unfortunately, the game did not end in favor of Savannah, as they lost 6-4. The Ghost Pirates played hard and tough, but the Solar Bears wanted to win more at the end of all 60 minutes on the ice. […]

ECHL: South Carolina Battles Back To Earn Point as Gladiators Stay Undefeated

The South Carolina Stingrays were back on home ice after a brief road trip, facing the Atlanta Gladiators for the second time this season who are undefeated. The Stingrays took the early advantage when Reece Vitelli was hauled into the penalty box for tripping three minutes into the game. Atlanta quickly struck back as they […]

ECHL: Can’t Stop the Swamp: Everblades take on Solar Bears

On Thursday Night, the Florida Everblades took on the Solar Bears in Orlando. The two-time defending champs of the Kelly Cup are going to be an even harder, tougher team to play against this season. They showed it in Thursday night’s game as they were fighting hard for a win. Were they successful in their […]

ECHL: Orlando Solar Bears Name Aaron Luchuk Captain

Since our captain from the 2022-23 season, Ross Olsson, retired from hockey, the Orlando Solar Bears have chosen a new captain and alternates who will be wearing the C and A this season. Aaron Luchuk, who has played three seasons (103 games) with the team, was named the Orlando Solar Bears captain. Luchuk led the […]

Iowa Heartlanders 2023-24 Season Preview

Coralville, Iowa- It’s that time of year again around the ECHL. The ice is painted, the uniforms have been printed, team stores are being restocked, and 28 teams turn their eyes toward the Kelly Cup. In Coralville, things will look a bit different for year three of Heartlanders hockey. The puck will drop at Xtream […]

ECHL: Orlando Solar Bears PTO Signings

The Orlando Solar Bears, an affiliate of the NHL’s Tampa Bay Lightning, have signed six players for Professional Tryout (PTO) Contracts for Training Camp that will begin October 6th. The following players have signed a PTO Contract: Defenseman Taylor Egan played most recently with the Newfoundland Growlers. Egan had four points (2g-2a) in his 29 […]

ECHL: Tyler Bird Returns to Orlando Solar Bears

On Monday, September 25th, the Orlando Solar Bears announced that number seven, Tyler Bird, will return for his fifth season with Orlando. Bird has played 262 ECHL games since coming into the league and has been on ice for the Wheeling Nailers, Reading Royals, Greenville Swamp Rabbits, and Orlando Solar Bears roster. Tyler Bird is […]