HOUSTON AEROS RECALL JOHN CURRY

Solar Bears Goaltender Earns Promotion to AHL

Orlando, FL - The Orlando Solar Bears announced today that G John Curry has been loaned to their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Houston Aeros. Curry has played in 31 games for the Solar Bears this season, collecting a 17-11-2-0 record, 2.72 GAA, and .913 save percentage. He has twice been recalled by Houston, but has not yet appeared in a game with the Aeros. Curry has played 177 games in his AHL career, all with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, collecting a 103-59-6 record, 2.49 GAA, and .907 save percentage. In 38 career ECHL games, he has posted a 2.76 GAA, .910 save percentage, and 21-12-2 record. The Shorewood, MN, native has appeared in four games with the Pittsburgh Penguins in the NHL, going 2-2-0 with a 3.79 GAA and .867 save percentage. For the current roster, click here.Get Tickets: Orlando returns home for three games against the South Carolina Stingrays on Friday, February 15, at 7:00 p.m., Saturday, February 16, at 7:00 p.m., and Sunday, February 17, at 3:00 p.m. Good seats still available, visit www.OrlandoSolarBearsHockey.com. The Orlando Solar Bears, the ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Minnesota Wild and AHL's Houston Aeros, play all of their home games at the 2012 Street and Smith's Sports Business Journal Sports Facility of the Year, the Amway Center. Individual tickets for all regular season home games are 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, Facebook, and Twitter (@OrlandoHockey) for all the latest news and updates. Don't get shut-out when we sell out! 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 for the 2013-14 season. Call the Solar Bears at 407-951-8200 or visit www.OrlandoSolarBearsHockey.com. 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. Officially licensed Orlando Solar Bears replica team jerseys, apparel, and headwear can be purchased online at: http://shop.orlandosolarbearshockey.com/