Orlando, FL - The Orlando Solar Bears announced today
that former NHL player Ray Sheppard has joined the team as
a Special Assistant to Head Coach Drake Berehowsky.
Sheppard posts an impressive resume as a player,
appearing in 817 games at the NHL level throughout his 14
year professional career. The Petawawa, Ontario, native was
selected in the third round, #60 overall, by the Buffalo
Sabres in the 1984 NHL Entry Draft. In his rookie year with
Buffalo in 1987-88, Sheppard scored 38 goals and added 27
assists for 65 points in 74 games. He was rewarded for his
efforts with a selection to the NHL All-Rookie Team that
season.
During his NHL tenure, Sheppard dressed for the Buffalo
Sabres, New York Rangers, Detroit Red Wings, San Jose
Sharks, Florida Panthers, and Carolina Hurricanes. In 817
games, Sheppard collected 357 goals and 300 assists for 657
points. In 1993-94 as a member of the Red Wings, the 6'1",
194 pound right winger notched 52 goals and 41 assists for
93 points.
"We are very excited to have Ray join our coaching
staff," said Head Coach Drake Berehowsky. "His NHL
experience will be invaluable for the development of our
players."
The Orlando Solar Bears, the ECHL affiliate of the NHL's
Minnesota Wild and AHL's Houston Aeros, are coming Out of
Hibernation and will play 36 regular season home games at
the 2012 Street and Smith's Sports Business Journal Sports
Facility of the Year, the Amway Center, beginning October
20, 2012. Individual tickets for all 36 regular season home
games are now on sale beginning as low as $15. To purchase
your tickets, please visit www.OrlandoSolarBearsHockey.com or the Amway
Center Box Office.
Follow the Solar Bears at
www.OrlandoSolarBearsHockey.com,
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Twitter (@OrlandoHockey)
for all the latest news and updates.
Season ticket plans are available now. Everyone is invited
to take advantage of the Orlando Solar Bears season ticket
pre-sale offer by placing a $50 deposit per ticket now to
receive seat selection priority. Full and half season
ticket plans range in price from $225-$1480 per season
ticket (includes facility fee), reflecting a savings of up
to 42% off box office pricing. Call the Solar Bears at
407-951-8200 to speak to a Ticket Sales Account
Manager.
Group tickets are a great way to entertain employees,
co-workers, clients, friends and family. For more
information on discounted group tickets and a list of group
benefits, call 407-951-8200.
Orlando Solar Bears merchandise can be purchased online at:
http://shop.orlandosolarbearshockey.com/
