Solar Bears Ink Rookie Defender Cody Schiavon
ECHL Orlando Solar Bears

Solar Bears Ink Rookie Defender Cody Schiavon

Published on September 22, 2025 under ECHL (ECHL)
Orlando Solar Bears News Release


ORLANDO, Fla. - The Orlando Solar Bears, ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Tampa Bay Lightning, announced today the signing of rookie defenseman Cody Schiavon to a contract for the 2025-26 season.

Schiavon, 25, enters his first professional season following a five-year college career at University of Vermont (2020-22) and Canisius University (2022-25). The West Kelowna, B.C. native tallied 22 points (6g-16a) and 61 penalty minutes in 118 games over five seasons.

Schiavon appeared in parts of four seasons in the BCHL prior to his college career. In 148 games, the 6-foot, 201-pound rearguard posted 62 points (15g-47a) for the Trail Smoke Eaters, Surrey Eagles, and Salmon Arm Silverbacks.

Solar Bears 2025 Preseason Roster:

FORWARDS: Anthony Bardaro, Tyler Bird, Andrew Bruder, Tyler Drevitch, Carson Focht, Cole Kodsi, Peter Laviolette III, Aaron Luchuk, Jarid Lukosevicius

DEFENSEMEN: Nick Anderson, J.C. Brassard, Logan Britt, Davis Bunz, Tony Follmer, Cody Schiavon

GOALTENDERS: Jon Gillies, Ethan Langenegger




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