ECHL Orlando Solar Bears

Solar Bears Make Roster Moves

October 24, 2012 - ECHL (ECHL)
Orlando Solar Bears News Release


Orlando, FL - The Orlando Solar Bears announced today that RW Kevin Baker and D Ryan Blair from the reserve. In addition, the Solar Bears have traded C Alexandre Imbeault to the Alaska Aces in exchange for future considerations. Orlando has won their last two games.

Baker and Blair have each been on the reserve since the start of the 2012-13 season. Both players are expected to appear in the lineup on Thursday, October 25, when the Solar Bears host the South Carolina Stingrays at the Amway Center at 7:00 p.m. Baker was the ECHL MVP in 2008-09, and last season led the Stockton Thunder in goals (27) and points (56). He has appeared in 83 games at the American Hockey League (AHL) level throughout his professional career, notching 36 points on 21 goals and 15 assists. His longest stint in the AHL came in 2001-02, as he played 46 games for the Saint John Flames, scoring 13 goals and adding seven assist.

Imbeault played in four games with the Solar Bears, earning two assists.

The current roster is:

Forwards (12)

Defensemen (7)

Goalies (2)

Kevin Baker

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 (R)

Corbin Baldwin

Ryan Blair

Bryce Lampman (R)

Sean Lorenz

Derick Martin

Kyle Medvec

Michael Wilson

Mike Brodeur

John Curry

(R)Denotes Player is on Reserve

Transactions:

Kevin Baker, RW, Activated from reserve

Ryan Blair, LW, Activated from reserve

Alexandre Imbeault, C, Traded to Alaska

Bryce Lampman, D, Placed on reserve

Keaton Turkiewicz, RW, Placed on reserve

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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