SOLAR BEARS AGREE TO TERMS WITH DAN DRIES

Rookie Forward Joins Orlando Roster

Orlando, FL - The Orlando Solar Bears announced today thatthey have agreed to terms with forward Dan Dries.Dries (6'0", 194 lbs.) played 13 games this season, his firstfull professional campaign, with Ilves of the Finish eliteleague (SM-liiga), notching one assist. He also skated in ninegames for the St. John's IceCaps of the American Hockey League (AHL) at the end of lastseason, where he picked up one goal and two assists.Prior to turning pro, Dries played four seasons in the NCAA,two with the University of New Hampshire (2007-09) and two withOhio State University (2010-2012). In 135 collegiate games, theLake Orion, Michigan, native scored 49 goals and 49 assists for98 points. He picked up 28 points during his Freshman year withNew Hampshire in 2007-08, finishing fifth on the team inpoints. With Ohio State, he finished second on the team ingoals and third in points in both seasons, including a careerhigh 15 goals in 36 games during the 2010-11 season.For the current roster, click here.The Orlando Solar Bears, the ECHL affiliate of the NHL'sMinnesota Wild and AHL's Houston Aeros, play all of their homegames at the 2012 Street and Smith's Sports BusinessJournal Sports Facility of the Year, the AmwayCenter.Individual tickets for all regular season home games are onsale beginning as low as $15. To purchase your tickets, pleasevisit www.OrlandoSolarBearsHockey.com or the AmwayCenter Box Office.Follow the Solar Bears at www.OrlandoSolarBearsHockey.com, Facebook, and Twitter (@OrlandoHockey) forall the latest news and updates.Season ticket plans are available now. Pro-rated full-seasonand half season ticket plans range in price from $225-$925 perseason ticket (includes facility fee), reflecting a savings ofup to 42% off box office pricing. For more information call theSolar Bears at 407-951-8200 to speak to a Ticket Sales AccountManager.Group tickets are a great way to entertain employees,co-workers, clients, friends and family. For more informationon discounted group tickets and a list of group benefits, call407-951-8200 or click here.Officially licensed Orlando Solar Bears replica team jerseys,apparel, and headwear can be purchased online at: http://shop.orlandosolarbearshockey.com/