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Orlando Acquires Turkiewicz from San Francisco

October 22, 2012 - ECHL (ECHL)
Orlando Solar Bears News Release


Orlando, FL - The Orlando Solar Bears announced today that they have acquired forward Keaton Turkiewicz from the San Francisco Bulls in exchange for defenseman Simon Danis-Pepin.

Turkiewicz (6'0", 190 lbs.) has appeared in two games with the San Francisco Bulls this season, his first as a professional. He picked up three points, all assists, against the Bakersfield Condors on October 19, leading the Bulls to a 5-3 victory. Last season, he led the CIS (Canadian Interuniversity Sport) in points with 47 in 28 games, and in 99 CIS games with the University of Western Ontario (CIS) Turkiewicz had 57 goals and 75 assists for 132 points.

The Brampton, Ontario native played four seasons in the OHL (Ontario Hockey League) from 2004-08 with the Sudbury Wolves, Windsor Spitfires, and Belleville Bulls. In his final season in the OHL (2007-08) with the Belleville Bulls, Turkiewicz competed for the Memorial Cup. He played in 191 games in the OHL, finishing with 112 points (58 goals, 54 assists) and 134 PIM.

"Keaton is a dynamic forward who put up good offensive numbers in college last season," said Head Coach Drake Berehowsky.

The current roster is:

Forwards (14)

Defensemen (6)

Goalies (2)

Kevin Baker (R)

Josh Caron

Ryan Cruthers

Ryan Ginand

Alexandre Imbeault

Brett Lyon

Rob Mignardi

Nick Petersen

C.J. Severyn

Mathew Sisca

Scott Tanski

Keaton Turkiewicz

Ian Watters(R)

Corbin Baldwin

Ryan Blair (R)

Sean Lorenz

Derick Martin

Kyle Medvec

Michael Wilson

John Curry

Brooks Ostergard

(R)Denotes Player is on Reserve

Transactions:

Keaton Turkiewicz, RW, Acquired from San Francisco

Simon Danis-Pepin, D, Traded to San Francisco

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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