MICHAEL WILSON COMES BACK TO ORLANDO

Defenseman Returns from the AHL

Orlando, FL - The Orlando Solar Bears announced today that D Michael Wilson has been returned to the team from the Worcester Sharks of the American Hockey League (AHL). Wilson was loaned to the Sharks on January 9, picking up one assist in 10 games  with Worcester. He had played in all 36 games for the Solar Bears before going to the AHL, notching two goals and 21 assists for 23 points. His 21 assists were second among all ECHL defensemen at that time, and he was seventh among league defensemen in points. The North Vancouver, British Columbia, native has played in 95 games in his AHL career, earning 21 points on six goals and 15 assists. He has played in 125 games at the ECHL level scoring 57 points on seven goals and 50 assists. The Solar Bears have suspended RW Dan Gendur, who has elected to leave the team to pursue other opportunities, and have placed F Dan Dries on the 21-day Injured Reserve. 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/