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The Orlando Solar Bears are a minor league hockey team. Based in Orlando, Florida, they are a member of the ECHL.

Solar Bears Announce Future Considerations Trades

June 20, 2025 - ORLANDO, Fla. - The Orlando Solar Bears, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League's Tampa Bay Lightning, announced eight player transactions following the ECHL future considerations trade deadline. The Orlando Solar Bears have selected forward Tyler Drevitch from the Atlanta Gladiators to complete the trade for forward Randy Hernandez on October 30, 2024. The Orlando Solar Bears have selected defenseman Logan Britt from the Reading Royals to complete the trade for defenseman Robbie Stucker on November 3, 2024. T... Full Story

Matt Carkner to Pursue Coaching Opportunity in the American Hockey League

June 17, 2025 - ORLANDO, Fla. - The Orlando Solar Bears, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League's Tampa Bay Lightning, announced today Head Coach and General Manager Matt Carkner will be leaving his position immediately to pursue a coaching role in the American Hockey League. Carkner, 44, was hired by the Solar Bears prior to the start of the 2022-23 season following a five-year stint (2016-21) as an Assistant Coach with the Bridgeport Islanders of the American Hockey League (AHL) and led the Solar Bears to two playoff appearances ... Full Story

Solar Bears Submit 2025 Protected List

June 9, 2025 - ORLANDO. Fla. - The Orlando Solar Bears have announced its Protected List of players submitted to the ECHL. The team has included 19 players on its Protected List, which is comprised of 11 forwards, six defensemen and two goaltenders. FORWARDS: Jack Adams, Anthony Bardaro, Kelly Bent, Tyler Bird [V], Liam Devlin [R], Carson Focht, Alex Frye, Cole Kodsi [R], Brayden Low [V], Aaron Luchuk [V], Ryan O'Reilly [R] DEFENSEMEN: Nick Anderson [R], Mark Auk, Theo Calvas, Ben Carroll, Tony Follmer [R], Kris Myllari [V], GOALT... Full Story

Solar Bears Nominated for Several Team Awards Ahead of 2025 ECHL Hockey Summer Meetings in Orlando

June 4, 2025 - ORLANDO, Fla. - The Orlando Solar Bears, proud affiliate of the National Hockey League's Tampa Bay Lightning, are thrilled to announce the team has been named finalists for several prestigious ECHL awards. In recognition of their outstanding achievements during the 2024-25 season, the Solar Bears have been nominated for Marketing Team of the Year (2023-24 winner), Most Creative Ticket Package, Game Operations Team of the Year, Social Media Team of the Year, Ticket Department Team of the Year - Aggregate, Group Department ... Full Story

• Solar Bears Announce Future Considerations Trades - June 20, 2025
  
• Matt Carkner to Pursue Coaching Opportunity in the American Hockey League - June 17, 2025
  
• Solar Bears Submit 2025 Protected List - June 9, 2025
  
• Solar Bears Nominated for Several Team Awards Ahead of 2025 ECHL Hockey Summer Meetings in Orlando - June 4, 2025
  
• Solar Bears Announce Dates for Opening Night and School Day Game - May 15, 2025
  
• Thank You, Solar Bears Fans - What a Season - May 13, 2025
  
• Bear Bites - Solar Bears Update - May 12, 2025
  
• Bear Bites - Solar Bears Update - May 5, 2025
  
• Goaltender Ryan Fanti Loaned to Orlando Solar Bears from Syracuse Crunch - May 1, 2025
  
• Solar Bears Round Two Series Preview vs. Florida - April 30, 2025
  
• Second Round Playoff Tickets Are ON SALE NOW - April 30, 2025
  
• Solar Bears Announce Playoff Dates and Times for South Division Finals against Florida - April 29, 2025
  
• Bear Bites - Solar Bears Update - April 28, 2025
  
• Bear Bites - Solar Bears Update - April 21, 2025
  
• Djibril Touré Reassigned by Ottawa Senators to Orlando Solar Bears from Belleville Senators - April 21, 2025
  
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Orlando Solar Bears Head Coach and General Manager Matt Carkner
Team Photo Gallery
League: ECHL
Home: Orlando, Florida
Affiliation: Toronto Maple Leafs
Website: Orlando Solar Bears site
Schedule: Full Orlando Solar Bears Schedule Statistics: Full Orlando Solar Bears Statistics

Sat., May 10	L	Florida 3 at Orlando 1 (Playoff Gm. 5)	Final
Fri., May 9	L	Florida 3 at Orlando 0 (Playoff Gm. 4)	Final
Tue., May 6	W	Florida 1 at Orlando 2 (Playoff Gm. 3)	Final
Sat., May 3	L	Orlando 2 at Florida 6 (Playoff Gm. 2)	Final
Fri., May 2	L	Orlando 3 at Florida 5 (Playoff Gm. 1)	Final
Tue., Apr 29	W	Orlando 2 at South Carolina 0 (Playoff Gm. 7)	Final
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• Tigers West (FLCL) - Lakeland, Florida
  

• Everblades roll to a 6-2 win in Game 2, take 2-0 series lead - ECHL WINK (May 6)
  
• Stingrays lose to Solar Bears in Kelly Cup Playoff Series - ECHL Charleston Post and Courier (May 1)
  
• Orlando Solar Bears end South Carolina Stingrays season - ECHL Charleston Post and Courier (April 30)
  
• Florida Everblades schedule vs. the Orlando Solar Bears in ECHL South Division Finals - ECHL Fort Myers News-Press (April 30)
  
• Photos: Stingrays lost, 5-2, in game 6 for Kelly Cup playoffs - ECHL Charleston Post and Courier (April 28)
  
• Orlando Solar Bears push South Carolina Stingrays to Game 7 - ECHL Charleston Post and Courier (April 28)
  
• South Carolina Stingrays take 3-2 series lead with OT win - ECHL Charleston Post and Courier (April 25)
  
• South Carolina Stingrays fall in Game 4 of ECHL playoffs - ECHL Charleston Post and Courier (April 24)
  
• South Carolina Stingrays fall to Orlando in Game 3 of series - ECHL Charleston Post and Courier (April 22)
  
• Charleston's Stingrays play Solar Bears in Kelly Cup playoff - ECHL Charleston Post and Courier (April 20)
  
• South Carolina Stingrays take 2-0 lead in playoff series - ECHL Charleston Post and Courier (April 20)
  
• South Carolina Stingrays take 1-0 lead in playoff series - ECHL Charleston Post and Courier (April 19)
  
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