RYAN GINAND COMES BACK FROM HOUSTON

Solar Bears Continue Homestand Against Reading on Thursday, Saturday

Orlando, FL - The Orlando Solar Bears announced today that F Ryan Ginand has been returned to the team from their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Houston Aeros. The Solar Bears host the Reading Royals (Washington Capitals) on Thursday, February 28, and Saturday, March 2, at 7:00 p.m. this week. Ginand was loaned to the Aeros on February 17 and has since appeared in two games with Houston. The Milford, MA, native has played 26 games for the Solar Bears, registering 21 points on six goals 15 assists. Ginand has recorded eight penalty minutes in seven games for the Aeros this year, and in 15 career AHL games he has scored two goals and added six assists for eight points. For the current roster, click here.Upcoming Promotions:

Get Tickets: Orlando continues their eight-game homestand with two games against the Reading Royals on Thursday, February 28, and Saturday, March 2, both games at 7:00 p.m. Good seats are still available, visit www.OrlandoSolarBearsHockey.com.BE GREAT! Classic for Kids:The Solar Bears are hosting the BE GREAT! Classic for Kids on Saturday at 4:00 p.m. at the Amway Center. Seven-time Stanley Cup Champion Bryan Trottier and Solar Bears Head Coach Drake Berehowsky will hit the ice with local Orlando players to benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida. Tickets to Orlando's game against the Reading Royals at 7:00 p.m. will also allow admission to the BE GREAT! Classic for Kids. 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/