Heat Sign Orlando Solar Bears Captain Eric Baier
March 1, 2016 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Stockton Heat News Release
Stockton, Calif. - The Stockton Heat, proudly owned by the Calgary Flames of the National Hockey League, announce the signing of defenseman Eric Baier to a professional tryout contract. Baier will be available for tonight's game against the San Jose Barracuda and will wear #17.
Baier (BUY-er) 27, is having a career year with the ECHL's Orlando Solar Bears, surpassing his career best in points with 32 while also posting a career best plus-12 rating and even being named the AMI Graphics ECHL Plus Performer of the Month for October when he posted 8 points (1-7-8) and a plus-7 rating. The second-year captain of the Orlando Solar Bears will be playing on his second pro tryout of the season, having already played one game for the Toronto Marlies back on January 17, recording an assist with the top team in the AHL.
ERIC BAIER (D)
BORN: North Kingstown, RI DATE: March 26, 1988
HEIGHT: 6'2" WEIGHT: 210 lbs.
SHOOTS: Right
HOW ACQUIRED: Signed a PTO with the Stockton Heat on 3/1/16
DRAFTED: Undrafted
The Stockton Heat head out for three games starting tonight in San Jose and carrying through to San Diego this Friday and Saturday. The team is set to return home on Kenny Agostino Oversized Trading Card night on March 9 against the Barracuda before hosting the Texas Stars on March 11 and 12 for Metal Lunch Box Night and Adult Replica Jersey Giveaway.
Get your tickets now by calling 209.373.1500 or visit StocktonHeat.com.
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