Solar Bears Sign Forward Eric Olson
Published on January 13, 2026 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 forward Eric Olson has signed an ECHL Standard Player Contract (SPC).
Olson, 26, has appeared in 19 games this season for the Knoxville Ice Bears of the SPHL, scoring 10 points (4g-6a) with 36 penalty minutes and a plus-6 rating. In 72 career SPHL games over two seasons with Knoxville, the Calgary, Alberta native tallied 27 points (12g-15a) and accumulated 74 penalty minutes.
Prior to his professional career, Olson played four seasons of college hockey at Stevenson University (NCAA Division III), scoring 44 points (17g-27a) and a plus-17 rating. During the 2020-21 season, Olson was named Middle Athletic Conference (MAC) Second Team All-Conference.
ECHL Stories from January 13, 2026
- South Carolina Edges Orlando in Overtime, 2-1 - South Carolina Stingrays
- Icemen Trade Brody Crane to Norfolk to Complete Future Consideration Terms - Jacksonville Icemen
- Rush Acquire Ian Pierce from Fort Wayne - Rapid City Rush
- Xavier Bernard Called up to Calgary - Rapid City Rush
- ECHL Transactions - January 13 - ECHL
- Gargoyles Weekend Recap - January 13, 2026 - Greensboro Gargoyles
- Royals Sign Garrett Devine to SPC - Reading Royals
- Ghost Pirates Announce Public Skating Dates at Enmarket Arena - Savannah Ghost Pirates
- Norfolk's Yoder Named Inglasco/ECHL Player of the Week - ECHL
- K-Wings Acquire Forward Kishaun Gervais from Thunder - Kalamazoo Wings
- Bison Sign Jacob Boll - Bloomington Bison
- Swamp Rabbits Fall in Morning Game at Savannah - Greenville Swamp Rabbits
- Tommy Daniels Named Broadcaster for the 2026 Warrior/ECHL All Star Classic - Allen Americans
- Ghost Pirates School Swamp Rabbits, Claim Franchise-Best Sixth Straight Win - Savannah Ghost Pirates
- 2026 Warrior/ECHL All-Star Classic Presented by Visit Allen to be Televised Nationally LIVE on NHL Network - ECHL
- Solar Bears Sign Forward Eric Olson - Orlando Solar Bears
- Grizzlies Claim Mathieu Boislard off Waivers from Adirondack - Utah Grizzlies
- Preview: Royals vs. Railers, January 14th - Game 35/72 - Reading Royals
- The Ironhawks Have Landed - Trenton Ironhawks
- Blades Derail Worcester in Rubber Match 5-3 - Florida Everblades
- Last Week around the Leagues - OSC Original by Fran Stuchbury
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
Other Recent Orlando Solar Bears Stories
- Solar Bears Announce Game Time Change Saturday, January 31 at Savannah
- Milo Roelens Reassigned to the Syracuse Crunch by the Tampa Bay Lightning
- Bear Bites - Solar Bears Update
- Milo Roelens, Cooper Flinton Reassigned to the Orlando Solar Bears from Syracuse Crunch
- Bear Bites - Solar Bears Update
