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Defenseman Aleksandr Mikulovich Joins Solar Bears

October 19, 2017 - ECHL (ECHL)
Orlando Solar Bears News Release


ORLANDO, Fla. - The Orlando Solar Bears have agreed to terms with defenseman Aleksandr Mikulovich on an ECHL Standard Player Contract for the 2017-18 season. Additionally, Orlando has traded rookie forward Troy Crema to the Manchester Monarchs in exchange for future considerations.

The Solar Bears originally acquired the rights to Mikulovich, 21, from the Rapid City Rush on Aug. 16. The 6-foot-3, 200-pound blueliner split his rookie professional season between Kunlun Red Star of the Kontinental Hockey League and Rapid City, recording six points (1g-5a) and 47 penalty minutes in 43 total games. Earlier this month, the native of Chelyabinsk, Russia attended the training camp of the Toronto Marlies, Orlando's American Hockey League affiliate.

Crema, 22, dressed in both of Orlando's preseason games but did not suit up in the team's regular season opener on Oct. 14 at Jacksonville. The Solar Bears return to the ARS.com Rink at Amway Center to open their home schedule on Saturday, Oct. 28 vs. the Atlanta Gladiators at 7 p.m.

Fans can purchase BOGO tickets for Opening Weekend, presented by Coors Light, for both Saturday, Oct. 28 and Sunday, Oct. 29 vs. Atlanta. Fans can take advantage of this special offer by visiting orlandosolarbearshockey.com/coors. Single-game tickets for the 2017-18 season are now on sale at the Amway Center box office and ticketmaster.com.The Orlando Solar Bears are the proud ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Toronto Maple Leafs and AHL's Toronto Marlies, and play all of their home games at the  ARS.com Rink at Amway Center, the 2012 Street and Smith's Sports Business Journal Sports Facility of the Year.

Full Season Ticket Memberships for the 2017-18 season are on sale now. Purchase an Orlando Solar Bears Full Season Ticket Membership for as little as $440 today!  Click here or call (407) 951-8200 for more information.

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

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