Orlando Solar Bears

ECHL: Brent Pedersen Returns to Swamp Rabbits in 2025-26
- Karen Zehner
- July 24, 2025
The Greenville Swamp Rabbits have officially re-signed veteran forward Brent Pedersen for the 2025–26 ECHL season, marking his second campaign with the club. The 30-year-old returns as a key piece of Greenville’s veteran core after posting 30 points (14g, 16a) in 56 games last season while wearing an “A” as alternate captain (Swamp Rabbits, 2025). […]
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AHL: Coachella Valley Firebirds Re-Sign Goaltender
- Chris Lavallee
- July 22, 2025
The Coachella Valley Firebirds today re-signed a goalie to an AHL contract for the 2025-26 season.
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AHL: Tanner Dickinson Signs Overseas
- Chris Lavallee
- July 22, 2025
This afternoon it was announced that Springfield Thunderbirds forward Tanner Dickinson has signed in Slovakia to play for HC Presov.
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ECHL: Ryan O’Reilly Signs with Greenville
- Karen Zehner
- July 15, 2025
The Greenville Swamp Rabbits have added forward Ryan O’Reilly to their roster for the 2025-26 ECHL season. O’Reilly, 24, is set to begin his first full season in Greenville after splitting last year between the NCAA and the ECHL. He brings a combination of speed, offensive upside, and playoff experience to the Swamp Rabbits’ lineup. […]
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AHL: Lehigh Valley Phantoms Name Head Coach
- Chris Lavallee
- July 14, 2025
The Lehigh Valley Phantoms have their new coaching staff for the 2025-26 as they announced the hiring of assistant coach John Snowden.
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ECHL: Orlando Solar Bears Name Matt MacDonald Head Coach and GM
- Karen Zehner
- July 10, 2025
The Orlando Solar Bears have officially named Matt MacDonald as their new Head Coach and General Manager ahead of the 2025–26 ECHL season. A familiar face within the league, MacDonald brings with him nearly two decades of pro hockey experience as a player, coach, and executive. A Proven Leader Returns to the ECHL MacDonald served […]
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ECHL: 2025-26 Qualifying Offers | Indy Fuel
- Karen Zehner
- July 8, 2025
The Indy Fuel are wasting no time fueling up for 2025–26. On July 7, the team announced it has extended qualifying offers to eight players from its season-ending roster—the maximum allowed under ECHL rules. That means the Fuel aren’t just gearing up for next season—they’re making a clear statement about who they want to keep […]
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AHL & ECHL: 2024–25 Teddy Bear Toss Champions
- Karen Zehner
- June 4, 2025
The annual Teddy Bear Toss had once again united fans, players, and hockey communities across the ECHL and AHL in a shared mission: delivering warmth, comfort, and joy to children and families in need. With thousands of stuffed animals raining down onto the ice after each team’s first goal, the 2024–25 season’s tosses brought in […]
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PHOTOS: Orlando Solar Bears vs. South Carolina Stingrays – 04/27/2025
- Julie Taylor
- April 29, 2025
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. – The South Carolina Stingrays lost to the Orlando Solar Bears 6-2 in game six of their first-round series in the 2025 Kelly Cup Playoffs. The best-of-seven series is tied at three games apiece. Ryan Hofer and Jayden Lee scored for the Stingrays, while goaltender Mitchell Gibson made 23 saves on 28 shots. Click here to read an in-depth recap of the game by ITR’s Stephanie DeLaFleur. The Stingrays will be back home at the North Charleston Coliseum with […]
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