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  Orlando Solar Bears Capture Second Consecutive Marketing Team of the Year Award, Game Operations Team of the Year at ECHL Awards

  ORLANDO, Fla.. - The Orlando Solar Bears, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Tampa Bay Lightning, are proud recipients of Game Operations Team of the Year and Marketing Department of the Year for the second year in a row at the 2025 Summer Meetings in Orlando, Florida.

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  Tampa Bay Lightning to host two-time defending Stanley Cup Champion Florida Panthers in NHL Preseason action in Orlando

  ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Solar Bears, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Tampa Bay Lightning, are proud to welcome their parent club to the AdventHealth Rink at Kia Center when the Lightning host the two-time defending Stanley Cup Champion Florida Panthers in NHL Preseason action on Tuesday, September 30 at 7:00 p.m.

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  Solar Bears Submit Season-Ending Roster

  ORLANDO. Fla. - The Orlando Solar Bears, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Tampa Bay Lightning, announced its season-ending roster, submitted to the ECHL. The roster is made up of 11 forwards, seven defensemen, and two goaltenders.

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  Solar Bears Announce Future Considerations Trades

  ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Solar Bears, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Tampa Bay Lightning, announced eight player transactions following the ECHL future considerations trade deadline.

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  Matt Carkner to pursue coaching opportunity in the American Hockey League

  ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Solar Bears, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Tampa Bay Lightning, announced today Head Coach and General Manager Matt Carkner will be leaving his position immediately to pursue a coaching role in the American Hockey League.

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