Solar Bears Bring in Matt Hatch
August 26, 2015 - ECHL (ECHL)
Orlando Solar Bears News Release
ORLANDO, Fla. - The Orlando Solar Bears, proud affiliate of the NHL's Toronto Maple Leafs and AHL's Toronto Marlies, have announced that the team has agreed to terms with forward Matt Hatch for the 2015-16 season.
Hatch, 25, spent the majority of the 2014-15 campaign - his first professional season - with the Reading Royals, posting 15 points (9g-6a) and 14 penalty minutes in 39 games. He also appeared in two matches with the Lehigh Valley Phantoms of the AHL.
Prior to turning pro, Hatch completed a four-year career from 2010-14 with Union College, where he helped the Dutchmen capture the NCAA Championship in his senior year. In 148 career games with Union, the 5-foot-11, 191-pound forward tallied 73 points (34g-39a) and 108 penalty minutes.
The Solar Bears have agreed to terms with the following players for the 2015-16 season:
Forwards: Defensemen: Goalies:
Joe Basaraba
Tyler Currier
Matt Hatch
Ludwig Karlsson
John McInnis
Adam Reid
Torin Snydeman
Lindsay Sparks
Scott Tanski
Scott Wamsganz
Eric Baier
Myles Harvey
Spencer McAvoy
Carl Nielsen
Reggie Traccitto
The Solar Bears begin their 2015-16 regular season at the Amway Center for the second straight year when they take on the Greenville Swamp Rabbits on Saturday, Oct. 17 at 7 p.m.
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