ECHL Orlando Solar Bears

Solar Bears Add NHL Experience with Lampman, Brodeur

Published on October 23, 2012 under ECHL (ECHL)
Orlando Solar Bears News Release


Orlando, FL - The Orlando Solar Bears announced today that they have agreed to terms with defenseman Bryce Lampman while goaltender Mike Brodeur has been assigned to Orlando by the Houston Aeros.

Lampman (6'0", 200 lbs.) has played 10 games in the NHL with the New York Rangers and spent last season in Germany playing for the Hannover Scorpions. With the Scorpions he finished tied for second among team defenseman with 14 points and was third in penalty minutes (PIM) with 44. From 2002-11, Lampman spent the majority of his time in the AHL (American Hockey League), logging 386 games, 117 points (33 goals, 84 assists) and 294 PIM. As a member of the Hartford Wolf Pack in 2003-04, Lampman scored 25 points (7 goals, 18 assists) and helped his team to the third round of the Calder Cup Playoffs.

Prior to his professional days, the Rochester, Minnesota, native played one season with the University of Nebraska-Omaha (NCAA) in 2001-02, as well as playing for the United States National Under-20 team. From 1998-2001, Lampman played for the Omaha Lancers and Rochester Mustangs in the USHL (United States Hockey League). With Omaha in 2000-01, he was the Clark Cup Champion and finished third among team defenseman in points (21) and assists (11) while tying for second in goals (10).

"Bryce is a very experienced defenseman who can contribute in a lot of areas," said Head Coach Drake Berehowsky.

Brodeur (6'2", 185 lbs.) was drafted by the Chicago Blackhawks in the seventh round of the 2003 NHL Entry Draft. He has played seven games in the NHL with the Ottawa Senators, going 3-1-0 with a 2.17 GAA and .922 save percentage. In 2010-11, he won the Calder Cup Championship with the Binghamton Senators (AHL), and was named an AHL All-Star as a member of the Rochester Americans in 2008-09. Brodeur's AHL experience includes 102 games with a 40-37-6 record to go along with a .907 save percentage and 3.11 GAA.

The Calgary, Alberta, native has ECHL experience with the Greenville Grrrowl (2004-06), Augusta Lynx (2006, 2008), Toledo Storm (2007), Pensacola (2007-08), Elmira (2010-11), and Las Vegas (2012). Brodeur was named the ECHL Goaltender of the Week for Pensacola in February of 2008. Before turning pro, he played one season in the WHL (Western Hockey League), where his .929 save percentage was the best in the league.

The Solar Bears have released goaltender Brooks Ostergard and forward Ian Watters.

The current roster is:

Forwards (13)

Defensemen (7)

Goalies (2)

Kevin Baker (R)

Josh Caron

Ryan Cruthers

Ryan Ginand

Olivier Fortier

Alexandre Imbeault

Brett Lyon (R)

Rob Mignardi

Nick Petersen

C.J. Severyn

Mathew Sisca

Scott Tanski

Keaton Turkiewicz

Corbin Baldwin

Ryan Blair (R)

Bryce Lampman

Sean Lorenz

Derick Martin

Kyle Medvec

Michael Wilson

Mike Brodeur

John Curry

(R)Denotes Player is on Reserve

Transactions:

Mike Brodeur, G, Assigned by Houston (AHL)

Bryce Lampman, D, Signed

Brett Lyon, F, Placed on Reserve

Brooks Ostergard, G, Released

Ian Watters, F, Released

The Orlando Solar Bears, the ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Minnesota Wild and AHL's Houston Aeros, are in their Out of Hibernation and play all of their home games at the 2012 Street and Smith's Sports Business Journal Sports Facility of the Year, the Amway Center.

Individual tickets for all 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. 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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