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Solar Bears Announce Roster Cuts

October 7, 2012 - ECHL (ECHL)
Orlando Solar Bears News Release


Orlando, FL - The Orlando Solar Bears announced today that they have released 13 players from their roster.

The list of released players includes forwards Ron Cramer, Jordan Lane, David Lun, Samson Mahbod, Matthew Panzo, Darick Ste-Marie and Brad Townsend, defensemen Brad Good, Chris Haltigin, Michael Jordan, Edward Levens and Ben Woodley, and goaltender Drew Palmisano.

"We had a chance to evaluate our team over the weekend. I met with each of these players individually and thanked them for their hard work in training camp," said Solar Bears coach Drake Berehowsky. "On Monday five new players from Minnesota and Houston will join our line-up. It's simply a numbers game."

Matt Panzo and Edward Levens were both added to the training camp roster after impressing Berehowsky during the team's open tryouts.

"They both worked hard and impressed our entire coaching staff, said Berehowsky. "When we sat down this morning I told them that the action taken is not a reflection of their efforts. They both were a positive influence on and off the ice. I left the door open for the future and told them to continue to work hard and gain experience. We will keep communication open with them."

Orlando plays their first ECHL game on Friday, October 12, at the Germain Arena against the Kelly Cup Champions, Florida Everblades.

The current roster is:

Forwards (11)

Defensemen (7)

Goalie (1)

Kevin Baker

Thomas Beauregard

Derrick Burnett

Josh Caron

Ryan Cruthers

Ryan Ginand

Alexandre Imbeault

Brett Lyon

Nick Petersen

C.J. Severyn

Ian Watters Corbin Baldwin

Ryan Blair

Simon Danis-Pepin

Sean Lorenz

Derick Martin

Kyle Medvec

Michael Wilson

Brooks Ostergard

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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