Solar Bears Sign Liam Bilton
February 18, 2019 - ECHL (ECHL)
Orlando Solar Bears News Release
ORLANDO, Fla. - The Orlando Solar Bears have announced that the team has agreed to terms with rookie forward Liam Bilton on a Standard Player Contract. Orlando has also released rookie forward David Mazurek.
Bilton, 24, begins his professional career after skating in 26 games this season with the University of Manitoba, where he produced 11 points (6g-5a) and 45 penalty minutes.
The 6-foot-4, 220-pound forward collected 45 points (25g-20a) and 119 penalty minutes in 99 career games with the Bisons program.
The native of Winnipeg, Manitoba also played three seasons of junior hockey for the Winnipeg Blues of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League, where he recorded 93 points (41g-52a) and 172 penalty minutes in 153 games. Bilton also helped the Blues claim the 2014 Turnbull Cup as league playoff champions.
Mazurek, 26, signed with the Solar Bears on Feb. 12 and appeared in one game with Orlando.
NEXT GAME: The Solar Bears take on the Norfolk Admirals at the ARS.com Rink at Amway Center on Thursday, Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. for Thirsty Thursday, presented by Coors Light. Fans can take advantage of $5 domestic draft beers throughout the game. CLICK HERE to purchase tickets for this game.
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2018-19 Single-Game Tickets Now on Sale:
Single-game tickets for the Orlando Solar Bears 2018-19 regular season home schedule are now on sale! Fans can purchase single-game tickets for as little as $15 at the Amway Center box office, or online at Ticketmaster.com.
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