Caron, Petersen Recalled to Houston
Published on December 22, 2012 under ECHL (ECHL)
Orlando Solar Bears News Release
Orlando, FL - The Orlando Solar Bears announced today that D Josh Caron and LW Nick Petersen have been recalled by their American Hockey League affiliate, the Houston Aeros.
Caron heads back to Houston after being assigned to Orlando in time for Wednesday's 5-1 win over the Everblades. He has played in each of the last two games for the Solar Bears, earning four penalty minutes (PIM). He has played 16 games with Orlando this season, scoring one goal and adding one assist along with 32 PIM. In nine games with the Aeros, he has picked up seven PIM.
Petersen returned to lineup after being activated from the reserve on Wednesday and had two points (1 goal, 1 assist) in the 5-1 Orlando win. He currently leads the Solar Bears in goals (12) and points (26) in 22 games. He has appeared in two games with Houston this season.
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Orlando plays one more game away from home before returning to the Amway Center for back-to-back contests against the Florida Everblades on Thursday, December 27, and Friday, December 28. Both games begin at 7:00 p.m. Good seats are still available. Visit OrlandoSolarBearsHockey.com.
The Orlando Solar Bears, the ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Minnesota Wild and AHL's Houston Aeros, are in their Out of Hibernation season and play all of their home games at the 2012 Street and Smith's Sports Business Journal Sports Facility of the Year, the Amway Center.
Individual tickets for all regular season home games are now on sale beginning as low as $15. To purchase your tickets, please visit www.OrlandoSolarBearsHockey.com or the Amway Center Box Office.
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