GIBSON RETURNS TO SOLAR BEARS

Netminder Has Played 10 Games with the Solar Bears ThisSeason

Orlando, FL - The Orlando Solar Bears, proud affiliate of theNHL's Minnesota Wild and Toronto Maple Leafs and AHL's IowaWild and Toronto Marlies, announced today that G ChristopherGibson has been assigned to the team from the Toronto Marliesof the AHL.Gibson comes back to the Solar Bears after being recalled tothe Marlies on January 4. The Finnish netminder has played in10 games with the Solar Bears this season,  going 3-5-1-1with a 2.97 GAA and .891 save percentage. In three games withthe Toronto Marlies this year, Gibson has posted a .946 savepercentage and 1.68 GAA (both team-leading numbers) along witha 2-1-0 record.Gibson is expected to join the Solar Bears in Gwinnett in timefor Friday's contest against the Gladiators.

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