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 Matt Carkner.

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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	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#30	Francis Boisvert (G)	27	1999	Blainville, QC, CAN	6'2"	170	L
	#33	Colten Ellis (G)	25	2000	River Denys, NS, CAN	6'1"	185	L
	#35	Evan Fitzpatrick (G)	28	1998	St. John's, NL, CAN	6'2"	196	L
	#31	Brandon Halverson (G)	30	1996	Traverse City, MI, USA	6'5"	236	L
	#30	William Lavallière (G)Loan	27	1999	Montréal, QC, CAN	6'0"	205	L
	#30	Stephen Mundinger (G)Loan	31	1995	Smithtown, NY, USA	6'8"	249	L
	#30	Jimmy Poreda (G)Loan	30	1996	Buffalo, NY, USA	6'2"	216	L
DEFENSEMEN
	#3	Jérémie Biakabutuka (D)	24	2002	Longueuil, QC, CAN	6'4"	203	R
	#59	Ben Carroll (D)	30	1995	Sherwood Park, AB, CAN	6'1"	201	L
	#6	Chase Carter (D)Loan	26	2000	Truro, NS, CAN	5'11"	190	L
	#44	Cory Dennis (D)	29	1997	Madison, WI, USA	6'1"	190	L
	#17	Tyson Feist (D)	25	2001	Dawson Creek, BC, CAN	6'3"	207	R
	#8	Marc-Andre Gaudet (D)	22	2003	St-Ignace, NB, CAN	6'3"	181	L
	#20	Kurt Gosselin (D)	31	1994	Brighton, MI, USA	6'1"	216	L
	#4	Chris Harpur (D)	29	1996	Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON, CAN	6'3"	201	L
	#43	Louka Henault (D)	25	2001	Montréal, QC, CAN	6'0"	179	L
	#6	Anton Malmström (D)	26	2000	Österhaninge, SWE	6'4"	203	L
	#2	Zachary Massicotte (D)	25	2001	Shawinigan, QC, CAN	6'4"	218	L
	#77	Jimmy Mazza (D)"A"	32	1994	Kings Park, NY, USA	6'2"	194	R
	#5	Chays Ruddy (D)Loan	28	1997	Cobourg, ON, CAN	6'2"	205	L
	#5	Dilan Savenkov (D)	24	2001	Tallinn, EST	6'0"	207	R
	#44	Jake Stevens (D)	29	1996	Naperville, IL, USA	6'2"	205	R
	#20	Trevor Thurston (D)	24	2002	North Delta, BC, CAN	6'2"	201	L
	#22	Avery Winslow (D)	23	2002	St. Pete Beach, FL, USA	6'0"	179	L
FORWARDS
	#18	Darik Angeli (C/RW)	35	1990	Lakewood, CO, USA	6'3"	203	R
	#6	Matthew Bazarin (C)Loan	26	2000	Roseneath, ON, CAN	6'5"	209	L
	#43	Kelly Bent (C/RW)	31	1995	Halifax, NS, CAN	6'3"	203	L
	#7	Tyler Bird (RW)"A"	29	1996	Boston, MA, USA	6'1"	192	R
	#61	Luke Boka (RW)	27	1999	Plymouth, MI, USA	5'11"	201	R
	#19	Ryan Cox (F)	28	1998	St. Albert, AB, CAN	6'1"	185	L
	#23	Tanner Dickinson (C/LW)	24	2002	Perrysburg, OH, USA	6'0"	176	L
	#21	Jaydon Dureau (LW/RW)	25	2001	White City, SK, CAN	6'0"	176	L
	#41	Alexandre Fortin (C/W)	29	1997	Blainville, QC, CAN	6'0"	183	L
	#28	Alex Frye (C)	27	1998	Clarkston, MI, USA	6'0"	190	L
	#22	Brayden Guy (RW/LW)	25	2001	Brampton, ON, CAN	6'0"	194	L
	#29	Mitchell Hoelscher (C)	26	2000	Waterloo, ON, CAN	6'0"	185	L
	#71	Jesse Jacques (F)	27	1998	Duluth, MN, USA	6'2"	201	R
	#11	Steven Jandric (LW)	28	1997	Prince George, BC, CAN	6'0"	201	L
	#41	Spencer Kersten (RW/LW)	26	2000	Waterloo, ON, CAN	5'10"	185	R
	#17	Kevin Lombardi (RW/LW)	27	1998	Schwenksville, PA, USA	6'5"	229	R
	#9	Brayden Low (C/LW)"A"	32	1994	Richmond, BC, CAN	6'2"	209	L
	#91	Aaron Luchuk (C/LW)	29	1997	Kingston, ON, CAN	5'10"	187	L
	#20	Bennett MacArthur (LW/RW)	25	2001	Summerside, PE, CAN	6'0"	194	L
	#27	Carson MacKinnon (LW)	26	1999	Summerside, PE, CAN	6'0"	181	L
	#27	Ryan Mahshie (F)	27	1999	Stoney Creek, ON, CAN	6'3"	209	L
	#13	Patrick Newell (W/C)	30	1996	Thousand Oaks, CA, USA	5'10"	170	L
	#12	Tanner Schachle (LW)	29	1997	Wasilla, AK, USA	6'4"	218	L
	#11	Daniel Walker (C)	27	1999	Sudbury, ON, CAN	6'6"	229	L
	#13	T.J. Walsh (LW)	26	2000	Shrewsbury, MA, USA	5'9"	170	L

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2023-2024 Orlando Solar Bears Staff

GM/Head CoachMatt Carkner
Asst. CoachBen Holmstrom
Goaltending CoachNathan Craze
Asst. Equipment ManagerShane Stone
ChairmanDan DeVos
Dir. of BroadcastingJoey Battaino
Dir. of CommunicationsJoey Battaino
Franchise OwnerDan DeVos
Franchise OwnerDick DeVos
Head Athletic TrainerCameron Nelson
Head Equipment ManagerRyan Parent
PresidentChris Heller
Video CoachNathan Craze

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Orlando Solar Bears Facts

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

2023-2024 Orlando Solar Bears Roster Facts

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Experience

Orlando Solar Bears: 2 142 GP
NHL: 25 GP
SHL: 4 GP
HockeyAllsvenskan: 51 GP
Liiga: 31 GP
AHL: 772 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

date	home	visiting	score	league
04/19/2026 10:00 PM UTC	Jacksonville Icemen	Orlando Solar Bears	7 - 5	ECHL
04/18/2026 10:05 PM UTC	South Carolina Stingrays	Orlando Solar Bears	6 - 0	ECHL
04/12/2026 07:00 PM UTC	Jacksonville Icemen	Orlando Solar Bears	4 - 7	ECHL
04/11/2026 11:00 PM UTC	Orlando Solar Bears	Savannah Ghost Pirates	2 - 0	ECHL
04/10/2026 11:10 PM UTC	Atlanta Gladiators	Orlando Solar Bears	3 - 4 (OT 65:32)	ECHL

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Orlando Solar Bears History and Standings

season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2026-2027	ECHL	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
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

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