What league does Orlando Solar Bears play in?

Orlando Solar Bears play in the ECHL.

When was Orlando Solar Bears founded?

Orlando Solar Bears was founded in 2012 in Orlando, FL, USA, USA.

Where is Orlando Solar Bears based?

Orlando Solar Bears is based in Orlando, FL, USA.

Who is the head coach of Orlando Solar Bears?

The head coach of Orlando Solar Bears is Drake Berehowsky.

Who is the captain of Orlando Solar Bears?

The captain of Orlando Solar Bears is Eric Baier.

What arena does Orlando Solar Bears play in?

Orlando Solar Bears play their home games at Kia Center in Orlando, FL, USA.

What are the team colors of Orlando Solar Bears?

The team colors of Orlando Solar Bears are Blue + Orange + Purple + White.

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2016-2017 Season

Orlando Solar Bears were 36-26-10 in the 2016-17 ECHL season with 82 points, 4th in the Eastern Conference: South Division and 14th overall.

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2016-2017 Orlando Solar Bears Roster

Orlando Solar Bears — 2016-2017 Roster
	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#31	Corson Cramer (G)	38	1988	Colorado Springs, CO, USA	5'11"	185	L
	#30	Mitch Gillam (G)	34	1992	Peterborough, ON, CAN	6'0"	174	L
	#31	Josh Hooyer (G)	44	1982	Anchorage, AK, USA	6'0"	181	L
	#1	Kris Joyce (G)	31	1995	Prince George, BC, CAN	6'3"	220	L
	#1	Kasimir Kaskisuo (G)	33	1993	Vantaa, FIN	6'3"	194	L
	#31	Ryan Massa (G)	36	1990	Littleton, CO, USA	6'0"	172	L
	#30	Charlie Millen (G)	33	1992	Peterborough, ON, CAN	6'0"	198	L
	#31	Wylie Rogers (G)	41	1985	Fairbanks, AK, USA	5'10"	165	L
	#30	Jay Williams (G)	33	1993	Fairfax, VA, USA	6'1"	194	L
DEFENSEMEN
	#7	Eric Baier (D)"C"	38	1988	North Kingstown, RI, USA	6'2"	209	R
	#23	Chris Bradley (D)	33	1993	Williamsville, NY, USA	6'2"	201	L
	#6	Nikolas Brouillard (D)	31	1995	Mont-Saint-Hilaire, QC, CAN	5'10"	172	L
	#5	Willie Corrin (D)	35	1991	International Falls, MN, USA	6'2"	205	L
	#16	Ben Danford (D)	37	1989	Stillwater, MN, USA	6'0"	185	R
	#4	Taylor Doherty (D)	35	1991	Cambridge, ON, CAN	6'8"	236	R
	#10	Jon Jutzi (D)	35	1991	Tavistock, ON, CAN	6'2"	201	L
	#2	Jeff King (D)	30	1996	St. Clair, MI, USA	6'0"	172	R
	#17	Trevor Ludwig (D)"A"	41	1985	Colleyville, TX, USA	6'1"	209	L
	#17	Daniel Maggio (D/RW)	35	1991	Windsor, ON, CAN	6'2"	192	R
	#22	Brenden Miller (D)	32	1994	Orangeville, ON, CAN	6'1"	205	L
	#2	Kyle Shapiro (D)Loan	36	1990	Ambler, PA, USA	6'0"	194	R
	#8	Ty Stanton (D)	31	1995	St. Albert, AB, CAN	6'4"	187	L
	#11	Blake Thompson (D)	33	1992	Listowel, ON, CAN	6'1"	205	L
FORWARDS
	#21	Darik Angeli (C/RW)	36	1990	Lakewood, CO, USA	6'3"	203	R
	#3	Austin Block (C)	37	1989	Denver, CO, USA	5'11"	185	R
	#28	Adam Brace (RW/LW)	38	1988	Pembroke, ON, CAN	5'10"	185	L
	#20	Milos Bubela (C/RW)	34	1992	Banska Bystrica, SVK	6'2"	194	R
	#19	Justin Buzzeo (LW/RW)	36	1990	Windsor, ON, CAN	5'11"	174	L
	#12	Tony Cameranesi (C)	33	1993	Plymouth, MN, USA	5'9"	194	R
	#11	Alexandre Carrier (RW)	35	1991	St-Elzéar, QC, CAN	6'3"	216	R
	#96	Shane Conacher (RW)	32	1994	Burlington, ON, CAN	5'11"	174	R
	#28	Christopher Crane (RW)	34	1991	West Chester Township, OH, USA	6'1"	190	R
	#27	Éric Faille (C/RW)"A"	37	1989	Lachine, QC, CAN	6'0"	176	R
	#9	Brett Findlay (C)	34	1992	Echo Bay, ON, CAN	6'0"	190	L
	#19	T.J. Foster (C/RW)	34	1992	Slave Lake, AB, CAN	5'11"	174	L
	#20	Connor Gaarder (RW)	35	1991	Edina, MN, USA	5'10"	194	R
	#19	Alex Gacek (RW)	33	1993	Dracut, MA, USA	5'8"	179	R
	#11	Cason Hohmann (RW/C)	33	1993	Arlington, TX, USA	5'9"	174	R
	#5	Chad LaRose (RW/LW)	44	1982	Fraser, MI, USA	5'10"	181	R
	#14	Denver Manderson (LW)"A"	37	1989	Fergus, ON, CAN	5'10"	174	R
	#25	Mason Marchment (LW/C)	31	1995	Uxbridge, ON, CAN	6'5"	212	L
	#21	Johnny McInnis (RW)"A"	37	1989	Boston, MA, USA	6'2"	205	R
	#21	Brock Montgomery (RW)	34	1992	Moose Jaw, SK, CAN	6'3"	216	R
	#18	Bryan Moore (LW)	32	1994	Charlotte, NC, USA	5'11"	203	L
	#47	Ryan Moore (C/RW)	29	1997	Troy, MI, USA	5'9"	168	L
	#26	Joe Perry (RW)	37	1989	Nanaimo, BC, CAN	6'2"	216	R
	#5	Mike Sgroi (F)	48	1978	Toronto, ON, CAN	6'5"	229	L
	#12	Michael Turner (LW)Loan	31	1995	Chicago, IL, USA	6'2"	207	L
	#47	Patrick Watling (C)	33	1993	Hamilton, ON, CAN	6'0"	174	L
	#25	Ethan Werek (C/W)	35	1991	Markham, ON, CAN	6'1"	212	L
	#74	Chase Witala (LW/C)	31	1995	Prince George, BC, CAN	6'0"	174	L
Position: G: 7, D: 11, F: 25Av Age: 26.02 yearsAv Ht: 6'0"Av Wt: 190 lbsCompare with other teams »

2016-2017 Orlando Solar Bears Staff

Head CoachDrake Berehowsky
Head CoachAnthony Noreen
Asst. CoachJohn Snowden
Asst. Equipment ManagerTyler Potter
BroadcasterJesse Liebman
ChairmanJoe Haleski
Franchise OwnerRichard DeVos
Franchise OwnerDan DeVos
Franchise OwnerDick DeVos
Franchise OwnerJoe Haleski
Head Athletic TrainerJosh Chapman
Head Equipment ManagerAnthony Ciambriello
Head Equipment ManagerAdam Waddell
PresidentChris Heller

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2016-2017 Orlando Solar Bears Captains

"C"

Eric Baier

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2016-2017 Orlando Solar Bears Demographics

Orlando Solar Bears Facts

Plays in: ECHL
Team Colors: Blue + Orange + Purple + White
Town: Orlando, FL, USA Map
Founded: 2012

2016-2017 Orlando Solar Bears Roster Facts

Nationalities

26 players
23 players
1 player
1 player

Experience

Orlando Solar Bears: 2 035 GP
NHL: 508 GP
WC: 7 GP
HockeyAllsvenskan: 8 GP
Liiga: 21 GP
AHL: 1 781 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Syracuse Crunch (AHL)
Tampa Bay Lightning (NHL)

Arena Information

Arena Name: Kia Center
Location: Orlando, FL, USA
Capacity: 17 353
Construction Year: 2010

Orlando Solar Bears Games

Orlando Solar Bears — 2016-2017 Games
date	home	visiting	score	league
11/06/2026 07:05 PM GMT-5	South Carolina Stingrays	Orlando Solar Bears	-	ECHL
11/03/2026 10:30 AM GMT-5	Orlando Solar Bears	Atlanta Gladiators	-	ECHL
10/30/2026 07:00 PM GMT-4	Orlando Solar Bears	Jacksonville Icemen	2 - 3 (OT 63:14)	ECHL
10/24/2026 07:00 PM GMT-4	Orlando Solar Bears	South Carolina Stingrays	3 - 5	ECHL
10/18/2026 05:00 PM GMT-4	Orlando Solar Bears	Florida Everblades	1 - 5	ECHL

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Latest Transactions

Orlando Solar Bears — Latest Transactions
Date	Status		Player	Team	Source
11/01/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Keegan McMullen (F)	Norfolk Admirals	Details
10/31/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Camaryn Baber (F)	Reading Royals	Details
10/27/2026	Up/Down	joining	Shawn Element (F)	Syracuse Crunch	Details
10/27/2026	Up/Down	joining	Cooper Flinton (F)	Syracuse Crunch	Details
10/26/2026	Confirmed	joining	Nathan Dunkley (F)	Fort Wayne Komets	Details
10/26/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Xavier Lapointe (D)	Fort Wayne Komets	Details
10/24/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Mark Cooper (D)	Wentworth Gryphins	Details
10/22/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Dustin Geregach (D)	Wheeling Nailers	Details

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Orlando Solar Bears History and Standings

Orlando Solar Bears — Season History
season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2026-2027	ECHL	4	0	3	-	-	1	7	16	1	0.25	7	-
2025-2026	ECHL	72	29	38	-	-	5	186	230	63	0.88	7	Did not make playoffs
2024-2025	ECHL	72	37	25	-	-	10	196	200	84	1.17	4	Division Final loss
2023-2024	ECHL	72	38	24	-	-	10	220	206	86	1.19	4	Division Final loss
2022-2023	ECHL	72	30	33	-	-	9	219	260	69	0.96	6	Did not make playoffs
2021-2022	ECHL	71	33	31	-	-	7	197	226	73	1.03	5	Did not make playoffs
2020-2021	ECHL	72	36	29	-	-	7	218	232	79	1.1	5	Did not make playoffs
2019-2020	ECHL	62	27	29	-	-	6	170	180	60	0.97	5	Playoffs Cancelled
2018-2019	ECHL	72	41	25	-	-	6	251	238	88	1.22	2	Division Final loss
2017-2018	ECHL	72	33	30	-	-	9	212	228	75	1.04	3	Division Final loss
2016-2017	ECHL	72	36	26	-	-	10	260	258	82	1.14	4	Division Semifinal loss
2015-2016	ECHL	72	33	30	-	-	9	224	232	75	1.04	4	Did not make playoffs
2014-2015	ECHL	72	37	25	-	-	6	236	215	84	1.17	4	Division Semifinal loss
2013-2014	ECHL	72	43	24	-	-	5	225	219	91	1.26	2	Conference QF loss
2012-2013	ECHL	72	28	37	-	-	7	197	253	63	0.88	5	Did not make playoffs

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

Orlando Solar Bears — Where Are They Now
#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	PTS	PIM
1.	Alan Lyszczarczyk (F)	2026-2027	GKS Tychy	PHL	16	9	18	27	10
2.	Carson MacKinnon (F)	2026-2027	EC Peiting	Oberliga	15	14	10	24	12
3.	Brady Shaw (F)	2026-2027	Black Wings Linz	ICEHL	17	12	11	23	2
4.	Mikhail Shalagin (F)	2026-2027	HK Norilsk	VHL	16	10	12	22	2
5.	Michael Joly (F)	2026-2027	HC Ambrì-Piotta	NL	18	11	8	19	2
6.	J.J. Piccinich (F)	2026-2027	Belfast Giants	-	12	8	11	19	2
7.	Andrew Coxhead (F)	2026-2027	Romford Raiders	NIHL	15	5	12	17	10
8.	Luc Brown (F)	2026-2027	Deseronto Bulldogs	NPHL	5	5	11	16	6
9.	Kyle Topping (F)	2026-2027	Black Wings Linz	ICEHL	17	4	12	16	8
10.	Colby McAuley (F)	2026-2027	CSM Corona Brasov	Erste Liga	12	9	6	15	2

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Orlando Solar Bears — Roster Demographics
Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2026-2027	View Roster	6'1"	194 lbs	26.07
2025-2026	View Roster	6'1"	194 lbs	27.09
2024-2025	View Roster	6'2"	196 lbs	26.45
2023-2024	View Roster	6'1"	198 lbs	25.95
2022-2023	View Roster	6'0"	196 lbs	25.98

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Franchise All-Time Points

Orlando Solar Bears — Franchise All-Time Points
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Aaron Luchuk (F)	312	117	165	282
2.	Tyler Bird (F)	431	108	117	225
3.	Tristin Langan (F)	239	76	125	201
4.	Michael Brodzinski (D)	266	35	130	165
5.	Éric Faille (F)	113	51	79	130

Franchise All-Time Goals

Orlando Solar Bears — Franchise All-Time Goals
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Aaron Luchuk (F)	312	117	165	282
2.	Tyler Bird (F)	431	108	117	225
3.	Tristin Langan (F)	239	76	125	201
4.	Joe Perry (F)	124	53	33	86
5.	Éric Faille (F)	113	51	79	130

Franchise All-Time Assists

Orlando Solar Bears — Franchise All-Time Assists
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Aaron Luchuk (F)	312	117	165	282
2.	Michael Brodzinski (D)	266	35	130	165
3.	Tristin Langan (F)	239	76	125	201
4.	Tyler Bird (F)	431	108	117	225
5.	Chris LeBlanc (F)	235	47	82	129

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

Orlando Solar Bears — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	Mike Monfredo (D)	152	16	54	388
2.	Tyler Bird (F)	431	108	225	375
3.	Kelly Bent (F)	94	5	12	318
4.	Jimmy Mazza (D)	162	12	46	277
5.	C.J. Severyn (F)	105	33	78	208

Franchise All-Time Games Played

Orlando Solar Bears — Franchise All-Time Games Played
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Tyler Bird (F)	431	108	117	225
2.	Aaron Luchuk (F)	312	117	165	282
3.	Michael Brodzinski (D)	266	35	130	165
4.	Tristin Langan (F)	239	76	125	201
5.	Eric Baier (D)	236	33	78	111

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

Orlando Solar Bears — Franchise All-Time Points Per Game
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PPG
1.	Jake McGrew (F)	3	3	6	2.00
2.	Troy Bourke (F)	30	11	45	1.50
3.	Ethan Werek (F)	2	1	3	1.50
4.	Nick Petersen (F)	22	12	26	1.18
5.	Greg Miller (F)	25	14	29	1.16

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

Orlando Solar Bears — Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Aaron Luchuk (F)	2020-2021	ECHL	72	28	46	74	1.03	16
2.	Éric Faille (F)	2016-2017	ECHL	57	27	43	70	1.23	32
3.	Tristin Langan (F)	2020-2021	ECHL	72	28	35	63	0.88	66
4.	Éric Faille (F)	2015-2016	ECHL	56	24	36	60	1.07	10
5.	Aaron Luchuk (F)	2024-2025	ECHL	72	24	35	59	0.82	14

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

Orlando Solar Bears — Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Joe Perry (F)	2016-2017	ECHL	70	35	19	54	0.77	71
2.	Aaron Luchuk (F)	2020-2021	ECHL	72	28	46	74	1.03	16
3.	Tristin Langan (F)	2020-2021	ECHL	72	28	35	63	0.88	66
4.	Ross Olsson (F)	2022-2023	ECHL	71	28	19	47	0.66	173
5.	Éric Faille (F)	2016-2017	ECHL	57	27	43	70	1.23	32

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

Orlando Solar Bears — Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Aaron Luchuk (F)	2020-2021	ECHL	72	28	46	74	1.03	16
2.	Éric Faille (F)	2016-2017	ECHL	57	27	43	70	1.23	32
3.	Jacob Cepis (F)	2014-2015	ECHL	59	15	41	56	0.95	59
4.	Michael Brodzinski (D)	2022-2023	ECHL	71	11	39	50	0.70	48
5.	Brady Vail (F)	2015-2016	ECHL	70	20	38	58	0.83	31

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

Orlando Solar Bears — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Kelly Bent (F)	2024-2025	ECHL	66	3	7	10	0.15	217
2.	Mike Monfredo (D)	2018-2019	ECHL	71	8	19	27	0.38	207
3.	Ross Olsson (F)	2022-2023	ECHL	71	28	19	47	0.66	173
4.	Ian Slater (F)	2013-2014	ECHL	51	4	10	14	0.27	155
5.	Mark Louis (D)	2015-2016	ECHL	71	3	7	10	0.14	152