Orlando Solar Bears (ECHL)

Orlando Solar Bears
City Orlando, Florida
League ECHL
Conference Eastern
Division South
Founded 2011
Home arena Amway Center
Colors Purple, teal, black, white
                   
Owner(s) Orlando Pro Hockey Operations, L.P.
Media Orlando Sentinel
Franchise history
2012–present Orlando Solar Bears

The Orlando Solar Bears are a professional ice hockey team to be based in Orlando, Florida. They are scheduled to begin play in the ECHL for the 2012–13 season. They will play home games at the Amway Center.

History

The team will revive the name of the original Orlando Solar Bears, who played in the International Hockey League from 1995 to 2001.[1] The franchise will also retain the original colors of their IHL predecessor. They will be Orlando's third professional hockey team, after the original Solar Bears and Orlando Seals (2002–2004). Together with the Florida Everblades of Estero, they will be one of two ECHL franchises in Florida. The Solar Bears will utilize RDV Sportsplex Ice Den as their training facility and offices.

References

  1. ^ Press release (November 16, 2011). "Orlando welcomes back the Solar Bears". ECHL. http://echl.com/orlando-welcomes-back-the-solar-bears-p174193. Retrieved November 16, 2011. 

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