Orlando Solar Bears

ECHL: Orlando Signs Ben Carroll and Louka Henault

Today, September 6th, the Orlando Solar Bears announced the signings of Ben Carroll and Louka Henault for the 2023-24 season. Defenseman Ben Carroll has played five professional seasons and four of those with the ECHL. Carroll stands at 6-foot, 190 pounds, and has appeared in 134 regular-season games and 12 playoff games for the Allen […]

ECHL: Orlando Signs Chris Perna and Ryan Cox

This week, the Orlando Solar Bears announced the signings of forward Ryan Cox and defenseman Chris Perna. During the 2022-23 season, Ryan Cox appeared in 12 games with the Toledo Walleye, gaining 11 points (5g-6a). Cox is a forward from St. Albert, Alberta, Canada, standing at 5-foot-11. Last season with the Walleye, Cox scored three […]

ECHL: Luke Boka is Back In Orlando

Coming to us from Plymouth, Michigan, is 24-year-old forward Luke Boka. Luke is a key player for the Solar Bears. Be prepared to see fast skating and good plays when he is on the ice. Since he started with the Solar Bears in the 2021-22 season, Boka has played 135 games scoring 22 goals and […]

ECHL: Orlando Signs Alex Frye and Jamie Rome

Solar Bears fans got thrown two new signings today! Prior to the new signings, the team has signed three forwards, one defenseman, and one goaltender. Today Orlando brought back forwards Alex Frye and Jamie Rome for the 2023-24 season. The 6-foot forward, Alex Frye, has played seven games as a Solar Bear. During his time […]

ECHL: Welcome Home, Drennen Atherton

It’s rare that we have a local playing on the Orlando Solar Bears. This week Orlando brought back Drennen Atherton, an impressive goaltender from Winter Haven, Florida. Drennen appeared in two games with the Solar Bears during the 2022-23 season following the conclusion of his college career at Norwich University. While at Norwich University, Atherton […]

Allen Americans Bring Back Colby McAuley for the 2023-24 Season

The Allen Americans have announced that Colby McAuley will be playing with the Americans for the 2023-24 season. The 2023-24 season will be McAuley’s fifth season with the Allen Americans. In the 2022-23 season with the Americans, McAuley played in 38 games, where he had 11 goals and 23 assists for 34 points. He had […]

ECHL: Chris Harpur Stays in Orlando

Orlando fans, we have our second player added to our 2023-24 roster! Coming to us from Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Chris Harpur has played 82 games with the Orlando Solar Bears since joining the team in the 2021-22 season. He only played 10 games during the 2021-22 season, making him one of two players to play in […]

ECHL: The Return of Aaron Luchuk

Thursday, July 20th, the Orlando Solar Bears announced the return of number 91, Aaron Luchuk. Luchuk is 26 years old and has played 103 games for the Solar Bears. This will be the first time Luchuk plays under new head coach Matt Carkner. Solar Bear fans are anxiously awaiting to see a fan favorite back […]

ECHL Board of Governors Approves Transfer of Controlling Interest of Iowa Heartlanders

SHREWSBURY, N.J.- On Wednesday, July 19, the ECHL announced the Transfer of Controlling Interest in the Iowa Heartlanders from Deacon Sports and Entertainment to Heartlanders Hockey, LLC. Heartlanders Hockey, LLC, is an entity controlled by Michael Devlin, who may be familiar to Iowans as the owner of the Des Moines Buccaneers of the United States […]

Behind the Bears: A Look at Management

If you are a fan of the Orlando Solar Bears, here is your chance to learn more about who manages and operates our Solar Bears. The prominent individuals you should know if you are new to the Solar Bears, or even a casual fan looking to learn more are President Chris Heller, Head Coach and […]