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Montreal Assigns Olivier Fortier to Solar Bears

October 12, 2012 - ECHL (ECHL)
Orlando Solar Bears News Release


Orlando, FL - The Orlando Solar Bears announced today that forward Olivier Fortier has been assigned to the team by the Montreal Canadiens. He is not expected to be in the Solar Bears lineup tonight.

Fortier (6'0", 185 lbs.) comes to Orlando after appearing exclusively in the American Hockey League (AHL) throughout his professional career. Last year, the Quebec City, Quebec, native played in 37 games for the Hamilton Bulldogs, scoring eight goals and assisting on seven others for 15 points. In the last three seasons (2009-12), Fortier has played in 106 games for the Bulldogs, with 17 goals, 18 assists, and 35 points.

Drafted in the third round by the Montreal Canadiens in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft, Fortier skated for four seasons in the QMJHL with Rimouski and Drummondville. In 2007-08, he won the "Guy Carbonneau Trophy" for best defensive forward, and also collected a Gold Medal in the World Hockey Classic in 2005-06. Fortier played in 205 QMJHL games over four seasons, totaling 161 points (65 goals, 96 assists).

"Olivier plays a solid 200-foot game and knows how to take care of his own zone," said Head Coach Drake Berehowsky.

The Orlando Solar Bears, the ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Minnesota Wild and AHL's Houston Aeros, are coming Out of Hibernation and will play 36 regular season home games at the 2012 Street and Smith's Sports Business Journal Sports Facility of the Year, the Amway Center, beginning October 20, 2012.

Individual tickets for all 36 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.

Follow the Solar Bears at www.OrlandoSolarBearsHockey.com, Facebook, and Twitter (@OrlandoHockey) for all the latest news and updates.

Season ticket plans are available now. Everyone is invited to take advantage of the Orlando Solar Bears season ticket pre-sale offer by placing a $50 deposit per ticket now to receive seat selection priority. Full and half season ticket plans range in price from $225-$1480 per season ticket (includes facility fee), reflecting a savings of up to 42% off box office pricing. Call the Solar Bears at 407-951-8200 to speak to a Ticket Sales Account Manager.

Group tickets are a great way to entertain employees, co-workers, clients, friends and family. For more information on discounted group tickets and a list of group benefits, call 407-951-8200.

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