Mathew Sisca joins Solar Bears roster

Solar Bears acquire ECHL All-Rookie forward

ORLANDO, Fla. - The Orlando Solar Bears announced today that they have acquired forward Mathew Sisca from the Cincinnati Cyclones.

Sisca (5'8", 174 lbs.) comes to the Solar Bears after earning ECHL All-Rookie Honors last year. In 77 games split between the Bakersfield Condors and Cincinnati Cyclones, Sisca tallied 23 goals and 43 assists for 66 points. His 43 points and 66 assists ranked him second among all rookies, and he was tied for second in the ECHL with three shorthanded helpers.

The Woodbridge, Ontario, native played four seasons in the OHL (Ontario Hockey League) from 2007-2011 with the Niagara IceDogs, Guelph Storm, and Saginaw Spirit, picking up 172 points (71 goals, 101 assists) in 241 games. Sisca was second on his team in goals (35) and fourth in points (65) as a member of the Guelph Storm in 2009-10.

"Matt is a speedy forward who has proven his ability to put up good numbers," said Head Coach Drake Berehowsky.

Current roster:

Transactions:Mathew Sisca, F, Acquired from CincinnatiThomas Beauregard, F, Traded to San Francisco

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.

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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 or click here.

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