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ECHL: Solar Bears Announce Protected List

Earlier this week, the Orlando Solar Bears announced their protected list for the 2024-2025 season, which consists of 24 players from last season; it includes 15 forwards, seven defensemen, and two goaltenders. The following list does not include the players on AHL/NHL contracts. Per the ECHL Website: Teams are allowed to protect as many players […]

ECHL: Orlando Solar Bears 2023-24 Season Recap

As hockey season is nearing the end for the ECHL, we take a look back on the Orlando Solar Bears season and how they fared throughout the season and into the playoffs. The Solar Bears notched a 38-24-7-3 record, good for 86 points in the regular season, getting the fourth and final playoff spot in […]

ECHL Playoffs: Florida Everblades vs. Orlando Solar Bears Game 2 | 05/04/2024

Estero, Fla.- The Orlando Solar Bears looked to bounce back from a lackluster performance against the Florida Everblades on Friday night. The home-team Everblades won game one, beating Evan Fitzpatrick five times to win 5-1. The Solar Bears seemed sluggish and a step behind all night. At the same time, the Everblades carried the energy and […]

ECHL Playoff Preview: South Division Finals Preview: (3) Florida Everblades vs. (4) Orlando Solar Bears

Well, another playoff year for the Florida Everblades and the Orlando Solar Bears, and once again, another playoff matchup between the two squads. We take a look first at how each team got to the second round of the 2024 ECHL Kelly Cup Playoffs: HOW THEY GOT HERE: Orlando Solar Bears: The Orlando Solar Bears […]

ECHL: Orlando Solar Bears at Greenville Swamp Rabbits Game Six Recap | 04/30/2024

Greenville, SC—The Swamp Rabbits and Solar Bears returned to Greenville for the last slated games of the South Division Semi-finals. This time, it was game six, as the Bears led the series 3-2 over the Rabbits, making this game a do-or-die situation for the Rabbits. 1st Period Greenville was aggressive throughout this period. When it […]

ECHL: Game 6 Preview: Orlando Solar Bears at Greenville Swamp Rabbits

Tonight is game six of the South Division Semifinals as the Swamp Rabbits try to keep their season alive as they host the Orlando Solar Bears at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, SC. Let’s take a look at the series so far: Game 1: Orlando 1, Greenville 0. In a game that was […]

ECHL Playoffs Recap: Greenville Swamp Rabbits vs Orlando Solar Bears Game 5 | 04/28/2024

Orlando, FL – Game five was set for the Orlando Solar Bears and Greenville Swamp Rabbits as the South Division Semifinals continued to determine an advancing team. Before puck drop, the teams were tied at two of the series, but the 6,125 fans at the Kia Center were pumped for revenge hockey and craving a […]

ECHL Kelly Cup Playoffs Game Recap: Greenville Swamp Rabbits at Orlando Solar Bears | 04/27/2024

Orlando, FLA – The Solar Bears and Swamp Rabbits returned for a back-to-back game at the Kia Center for game four of the South Division Semi-finals. After game three at the Kia Center, the Solar Bears led 2-1 over the Swamp Rabbits. But this game would have a different look than the one prior; Orlando […]

ECHL Kelly Cup Playoff Game Recap: Orlando Solar Bears VS. Greenville Swamp Rabbits | 04/22/2024

Greenville, SC – Game two was up next, as the Orlando Solar Bears and Greenville Swamp Rabbits went head-on for another round of South division semi-final playoffs in the ECHL’s Kelly Cup Playoffs. The Solar Bears were 1-0 before game two after they took game one in the first overtime from Spencer Kerestens’s goal. 1st […]

ECHL: Orlando Solar Bears Announce Playoff Roster

The Orlando Solar Bears have announced their playoff roster for the upcoming 2024 Kelly Cup Playoff Run as they get ready to battle the Greenville Swamp Rabbits in the first round. In the ECHL, you may have a 20-man active roster and a four-man reserve list, which must include 17 active or available skaters, aka […]