Eric Baier named Solar Bears captain

Solar Bears announce Season-Opening Roster

ORLANDO, Fla. - The Orlando Solar Bears, proud affiliate of the NHL's Minnesota Wild and Toronto Maple Leafs and AHL's Iowa Wild and Toronto Marlies, announced today that defenseman Eric Baier has been named the Captain for the 2013-14 Orlando Solar Bears. For home games, defenseman Cody Wild andforward Ian Slater will serve as Alternate Captains and forwards Tyler Murovich and Kory Nagy have been designated as Alternate Captains for road games. The captains were voted on by their teammates.

"We have a very strong locker room when it comes to their character and leadership," said Head Coach Vince Williams.

Baier is entering his third full professional season after appearing in 35 American Hockey League (AHL) games and 113 ECHL games in his first two seasons. Baier played four seasons at Providence College before turning pro and was named to the Hockey East All-Academic Team in 2009-10.

The Orlando Solar Bears start the 2013-14 season this weekend including their Home Opener on Saturday, October 19, at 7:00 p.m. at the Amway Center. Their Season-Opening Roster includes 23 players:

PTO - Professional Tryout AgreementIA - Assigned from the Iowa Wild (AHL)

HAM - Assigned from the Hamilton Bulldogs (AHL)TOR - Assigned from the Toronto Marlies (AHL)PHI - Assigned from the Philadelphia Flyers

Orlando Solar Bears individual game tickets for the 2013-14 season are on sale. Tickets can be purchased at the Amway Center Box Office or online at OrlandoSolarBearsHockey.com or Ticketmaster.com. For the Promotional Calendar, click here.

The Orlando Solar Bears, the ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Minnesota Wild and Toronto Maple Leafs and AHL's Iowa Wild and Toronto Marlies, play all of their home games at the 2012 Street and Smith's Sports Business Journal Sports Facility of the Year, the Amway Center.

Follow the Solar Bears at www.OrlandoSolarBearsHockey.com, Facebook, and Twitter(@OrlandoHockey) for all the latest news and updates. Stay in touch with Shades on Instagram by following ShadestheSolarBear.

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 visit www.orlandosolarbearshockey.com/groups.

Officially licensed Orlando Solar Bears replica team jerseys, apparel, and headwear can be purchased online at:  http://shop.orlandosolarbearshockey.com/Since beginning operations in November of 2011, the Solar Bears have helped raise over $350,000 for the Central Florida community. To read the Solar Bears Report to the Community, click here.