Solar Bears Sign Rookie Forward Lucas Chard
ECHL Orlando Solar Bears

Solar Bears Sign Rookie Forward Lucas Chard

Published on March 3, 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 they have signed forward Lucas Chard to a Standard Player Contract (SPC).

Chard, 22, joins the Solar Bears following a team-leading, 30-point season at Wilfrid Laurier University (U SPORTS). The Burlington, Ontario native recorded eight multi-point games on the season, including a four-point game (4a) against school rival, the Western Mustangs. Chard has appeared in 35 U SPORTS games over two seasons, scoring 14 goals and 27 assists, with two penalty minutes.

Prior to his collegiate career, Chard played three seasons in the Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League (GOJHL) for the London Nationals, scoring 185 points (57g-128a) in 126 games over three seasons. He is sixth all-time in points in the franchise's history and was GOJHL Most Valuable Player during the 2023-24 season. Chard also appeared in 12 OJHL games over two seasons for the Leamington Flyers, scoring 12 points (1g-11a).

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