Keanan Stewart Joins Solar Bears for 2025-26 Season
Published on September 24, 2025 under ECHL (ECHL)
Orlando Solar Bears News Release
ORLANDO, Fla. - The Orlando Solar Bears, ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Tampa Bay Lightning, announced today the signing of forward Keanan Stewart to a contract for the 2025-26 season.
Stewart, 25, enters his third season in the ECHL after spending the 2024-25 campaign with the Adirondack Thunder and Iowa Heartlanders. In 38 games last season, the Corbeil, Ontario native complied seven points (2g-5a) and 34 penalty minutes. Stewart entered the ECHL back in 2024 with the Cincinnati Cyclones scoring four points in 16 games.
Prior to his professional career, the 6-foot-4, 205-pound forward played four seasons of college hockey at Mercyhurst University (2020-2024). In 85 collegiate games, Stewart scored 29 points (18g-11a) and 41 penalty minutes while majoring in Exercise Science and minoring in Business Management.
Solar Bears 2025 Preseason Roster:
FORWARDS: Anthony Bardaro, Tyler Bird, Andrew Bruder, Tyler Drevitch, Carson Focht, Cole Kodsi, Peter Laviolette III, Aaron Luchuk, Jarid Lukosevicius, Keanan Stewart
DEFENSEMEN: Nick Anderson, J.C. Brassard, Logan Britt, Davis Bunz, Tony Follmer, Cody Schiavon
GOALTENDERS: Jon Gillies, Ethan Langenegger
ECHL Stories from September 24, 2025
- 15 Days Until the Americans First Preseason Game - Allen Americans
- Thunder Sign 2020 NHL Draft Pick Chase McLane - Adirondack Thunder
- Cyclones Ink Goaltender Kyle McClellan for 2025-26 Season - Cincinnati Cyclones
- Keanan Stewart Joins Solar Bears for 2025-26 Season - Orlando Solar Bears
- K-Wings Sign Rookie Defenseman Orlando Mainolfi, Add Two Players on PTO - Kalamazoo Wings
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
