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Solar Bears Named Finalists for Four ECHL Awards

June 19, 2014 - ECHL (ECHL)
Orlando Solar Bears News Release


Orlando, FL - The Orlando Solar Bears, proud affiliate of the NHL's Minnesota Wild and Toronto Maple Leafs and AHL's Iowa Wild and Toronto Marlies, announced today that the team was a finalist for Ticket Department of the Year and Marketing Department of the Year, President/CEO Jason Siegel was a finalist for Executive of the Year, and Director of Public Relations and Broadcasting Bob Mills was a finalist for Broadcaster of the Year.

This marks the second straight season that Siegel finished as finalist for Executive of the Year and the second straight season that Mills has finished as a finalist for Broadcaster of the Year after winning the award following the 2011-12 season. The Solar Bears were recipients of the ECHL Award of Excellence last season. The Solar Bears were finalists for Ticket Department of the Year last season as well.

"We are humbled to be recognized by our peers throughout the ECHL," said Siegel. "The recognition is a testament to the hard work and loyalty of our terrific staff, but simply stated, none of these accolades come to our organization without the support of our fans, season ticket holders, corporate partners, local community leaders, and the Central Florida community."

Take advantage of the Orlando Solar Bears season ticket pre-sale offer by placing a $50 deposit per ticket now to receive seat selection priority for the 2014-15 All-Star season. Call the Solar Bears at 407-951-8200 or visit OrlandoSolarBearsHockey.com .

The Orlando Solar Bears, the ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Minnesota Wild and Toronto Maple Leafs and AHL's Iowa Wild and Toronto Marlies, play all of their home games at the 2012 Street and Smith's Sports Business Journal Sports Facility of the Year, the Amway Center.

Follow the Solar Bears at www.OrlandoSolarBearsHockey.com, Facebook, and Twitter (@OrlandoHockey) for all the latest news and updates. Stay in touch with Shades on Instagram by following ShadestheSolarBear .

Call the Solar Bears at 407-951-8200 or visit www.OrlandoSolarBearsHockey.com for season tickets, Orlando Magic game VIP suite tickets, and Amway Center concert VIP suite tickets.

Group tickets are a great way to entertain employees, co-workers, clients, friends and family. For more information on discounted group tickets and a list of group benefits, call 407-951-8200 or visit www.orlandosolarbearshockey.com/groups .

Officially licensed Orlando Solar Bears replica team jerseys, apparel, and headwear can be purchased online at: http://shop.orlandosolarbearshockey.com/

Since beginning operations in November of 2011, the Solar Bears have helped raise over $730,000 for the Central Florida community.

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