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The Orlando Solar Bears are a minor league hockey team. Based in Orlando, Florida, they are a member of the ECHL.

Syracuse Crunch Loan Forward Spencer Kersten, Defenseman Chris Harpur to the Solar Bears

April 1, 2026 - ORLANDO, Fla. - The Orlando Solar Bears, ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Tampa Bay Lightning, announced today the Syracuse Crunch of the American Hockey League (AHL) have loaned forward Spencer Kersten and defenseman Chris Harpur to the Orlando Solar Bears. Additionally, the Solar Bears have released defenseman Mike Ladyman. In 110 ECHL games, the Waterloo, Ontario native has 101 points (46g-55a). Kersten has also appeared in 19 AHL games over two seasons with Belleville and Syracuse posting two goals. Kersten signed a one... Full Story

Solar Bears 12th Annual Guns N' Hoses Charity Game on April 11

March 31, 2026 - Get hyped for the 12th Annual Guns N' Hoses Charity Hockey Games, featuring TWO back-to-back charity matchups where adrenaline meets compassion on the ice! Watch as the Central Florida Enforcers take on the Orlando Fire Hockey Club in high-stakes, heart-pounding hockey battles before the Solar Bears hit the ice that night! 🚓🏒🚒 Your $25 ticket unlocks a full day of hockey at the arena. The day starts with two Guns N' Hoses charity matchups, bringing local heroes to the ice... Full Story

Bear Bites - Solar Bears Update

March 30, 2026 - ORLANDO, Fla. - After dropping two games on the road in Atlanta, the Solar Bears fought back Sunday with a 4-2 home victory. Xavier Lapointe and Keegan McMullen recorded their first professional goals and Aaron Luchuk appeared in his 300th game as Solar Bear. This Week's Games: Thursday, April 2 vs. South Carolina Stingrays - 7PM - Hockey and Hops presented by Beer Hug Friday, April 3 vs. South Carolina Stingrays - 7PM - Pickleball Night with the Orlando Squeeze. Mallard Systems is proud to join the Orlando Sol... Full Story

Solar Bears Sign Forward Eric Olson and Defenseman Xavier Lapointe to ATO

March 29, 2026 - ORLANDO, Fla. - The Orlando Solar Bears, ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Tampa Bay Lightning, announced today the signing of forward Eric Olson to an ECHL Standard Player Contract (SPC) and defenseman Xavier Lapointe to an Amateur Tryout Contract (ATO). Olson, 26, has appeared in 12 games with the Solar Bears this season recording two assists, 12 penalty minutes, and a plus-1 rating. In 25 games this season for the Knoxville Ice Bears of the SPHL, scoring 11 points (4g-7a) with 50 penalty minutes and a plus-7 rating. In 78... Full Story

• Syracuse Crunch Loan Forward Spencer Kersten, Defenseman Chris Harpur to the Solar Bears - April 1, 2026
  
• Solar Bears 12th Annual Guns N' Hoses Charity Game on April 11 - March 31, 2026
  
• Bear Bites - Solar Bears Update - March 30, 2026
  
• Solar Bears Sign Forward Eric Olson and Defenseman Xavier Lapointe to ATO - March 29, 2026
  
• Tampa Bay Lightning Reassign Harrison Meneghin to the Orlando Solar Bears; Bears Welcome Keegan McMullen, Mike Ladyman - March 26, 2026
  
• Bear Bites - Solar Bears Update - March 23, 2026
  
• Solar Bears Sign Goaltender Samuel Richard, Forward Luciano Wilson to ECHL Contracts - March 20, 2026
  
• Solar Bears Sign Forwards Connor Eddy, Massimo Lombardi to Amateur Tryouts - March 18, 2026
  
• Bear Bites - Solar Bears Update - March 16, 2026
  
• Jon Gillies Selected as ECHL Goaltender of the Week - March 16, 2026
  
• Tampa Bay Lightning Reassign Milo Roelens to the Orlando Solar Bears - March 14, 2026
  
• Bear Bites - Solar Bears Update - March 9, 2026
  
• Solar Bears Trade Ryan Dickinson to Tahoe; Sign Rookie Forwards Alton McDermott, Luciano Wilson - March 9, 2026
  
• Solar Bears Acquire Defenseman Kade Landry from Idaho Steelheads - March 8, 2026
  
• We're Cleaning out the Den - Solar Bears Garage Sale - March 14, 10am-2pm - March 5, 2026
  
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Orlando Solar Bears forward Reece Newkirk
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League: ECHL
Home: Orlando, Florida
Affiliation: Toronto Maple Leafs
Website: Orlando Solar Bears site
Schedule: Full Orlando Solar Bears Schedule
Statistics: Full Orlando Solar Bears Statistics

Fri., Apr 3		South Carolina at Orlando	7:00 p.m.
Thu., Apr 2	W	South Carolina 0 at Orlando 4	Final
Sun., Mar 29	W	Savannah 2 at Orlando 4	Final
Fri., Mar 27	L	Orlando 1 at Atlanta 3	Final
Thu., Mar 26	L	Orlando 1 at Atlanta 3	Final
Sat., Mar 21	L	Orlando 2 at Florida 9	Final
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• South Carolina Stingrays hockey loses to Orlando Solar Bears - ECHL Charleston Post and Courier (April 3)
  
• Atlanta Gladiators defeat Orlando Solar Bears - ECHL Gwinnett Daily Post (March 28)
  
• Atlanta Gladiators beat Solar Bears to reach 40-win mark - ECHL Gwinnett Daily Post (March 27)
  
• ECHL's Solar Bears Honor Shooting Victims, First Responders With 'Orlando United' Jerseys - ECHL Sports Logos Net News (March 19)
  
• Gladiators roughed up in loss at Orlando - ECHL Gwinnett Daily Post (March 5)
  
• Alex Martins to be inducted into Orlando Magic Hall of Fame - ECHL Orlando Sentinel (March 4)
  
• Orlando: The birthplace of an American hockey hero - ECHL Orlando Sentinel (February 26)
  
• Orlando Magic celebrate Black History Month by volunteering - ECHL Orlando Sentinel (February 20)
  
• Kansas City Mavericks maintain dominance on road with sweep of Orlando Solar Bears - ECHL Independence Examiner (February 18)
  
• Mariners fall short against Orlando - ECHL Portland Press Herald (February 8)
  
• Maine Mariners finish strong to beat Orlando - ECHL Portland Press Herald (February 7)
  
• South Carolina Stingrays fall 6-1 to Orlando Solar Bears - ECHL Charleston Post and Courier (February 2)
  
• All Today's Orlando Solar Bears Headlines