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Rupert Reassigned to Solar Bears from Marlies; Rodewald Recalled to AHL

November 28, 2015 - ECHL (ECHL)
Orlando Solar Bears News Release


ORLANDO, Fla. - The Orlando Solar Bears, proud affiliate of the NHL's Toronto Maple Leafs and AHL's Toronto Marlies, have announced that forward Ryan Rupert has been reassigned to the club from the Marlies by the Maple Leafs, while forward Jack Rodewald has been recalled to the Marlies.

Rupert, 21, has played in eight games with the Marlies this season, recording three goals and one assist, along with two penalty minutes. He returns to the Solar Bears organization after totaling 14 points (5g-9a) and 28 penalty minutes in 17 games last season.

Rupert was selected by the Maple Leafs in the sixth round (157th overall) in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft.

Rodewald, 21, has posted 12 points (3g-9a) and seven penalty minutes in 16 games with the Solar Bears this season. The rookie leads all first-year players for Orlando in scoring, and is in his first full professional season with the Solar Bears after suiting up in nine games with the Marlies at the end of the 2014-15 campaign, in which he tallied one assist and two penalty minutes.

The Solar Bears continue their fourth season in the ECHL, presented by Auto Justice Attorney Michael T. Gibson, P.A. at home on Saturday, Nov. 28 at 7:00 p.m. at the Amway Center against the South Carolina Stingrays, when the Solar Bears will host Star Wars Night. Click here for the Solar Bears 2015-16 promotional and events calendar.

Single-game tickets for the 2015-16 season are on sale now and can be purchased for as little as $15 at the Amway Center Box Office or online at OrlandoSolarBearsHockey.com or Ticketmaster.com.

The Orlando Solar Bears, the ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Toronto Maple Leafs and AHL's Toronto Marlies, play all of their home games at the Amway Center, the 2012 Street and Smith's Sports Business Journal Sports Facility of the Year.

Follow the Solar Bears at www.OrlandoSolarBearsHockey.com, Facebook, and Twitter (@OrlandoHockey) for all the latest news and updates. Stay in touch with Shades on Instagram by following ShadestheSolarBear.

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