ECHL Orlando Solar Bears

Lightning Reassign Matthew Spencer to Solar Bears

Published on January 31, 2019 under ECHL (ECHL)
Orlando Solar Bears News Release


ORLANDO, Fla. - The Orlando Solar Bears have announced that the Tampa Bay Lightning have reassigned defenseman Matthew Spencer to Orlando, while rookie defenseman Oleg Sosunov has been reassigned to the Syracuse Crunch of the American Hockey League.

Spencer, 21, returns to the Solar Bears for his third stint with the club this season, where he has already posted eight points (2g-6a) and 22 penalty minutes in 18 games. He has also added one assist in nine contests with the Crunch this season.

Spencer was a second-round selection (#44 overall) of the Lightning in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft.

Sosunov, 20, heads back to Syracuse after recording five points (1g-4a) and 16 penalty minutes in 15 games with Orlando this season. He has also tallied one goal and two penalty minutes in five games for Syracuse.

Sosunov was a sixth-round selection (#178 overall) of the Lightning in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft.

NEXT GAMES: The Solar Bears continue their road trip when they face the Greenville Swamp Rabbits on Friday, Feb. 1 at 7 p.m. at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. The Solar Bears return home to host the Jacksonville Icemen on Wednesday, Feb. 6 at 7 p.m. for a Wine Down Wednesday. Fans can take advantage of $5 wine specials during the game. CLICK HERE to purchase tickets for the game.

Fighting Four Packs Presented by CenturyLink:

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2018-19 Season Presented by XYMOPrint:

The 2018-19 Orlando Solar Bears season is presented by XYMOPrint, Orlando's digital printing experts. As a special offer, fans who call XYMOPrint at (888) 223-9390 from now until June 15, 2019 and reference the Solar Bears will receive 30% off their first order of 500 business cards.

2018-19 Single-Game Tickets Now on Sale:

Single-game tickets for the Orlando Solar Bears 2018-19 regular season home schedule are now on sale! Fans can purchase single-game tickets for as little as $15 at the Amway Center box office, or online at Ticketmaster.com.

2018-19 Season Ticket Memberships:

Season Ticket Memberships for the seventh season of ECHL Orlando Solar Bears hockey are now on sale. Full and Half-Season memberships are both available, starting as low as $270. For more information, call (407) 951-8200 or visit orlandosolarbearshockey.com.

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