Solar Bears trade for Barnett

Orlando acquires forward from ReignORLANDO, 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 they have acquired forward J.T. Barnett from the Ontario Reign for future considerations.Barnett (6-1, 205 lbs.) joins the Solar Bears after playing 31 games for the Ontario Reign, scoring one goal and adding eight assists for nine points. The rookie forward has played the last five seasons (2008-13) in the WHL for the Kelowna Rockets, Everett Silvertips, Kamloops Blazers, and Vancouver Giants. The native of Scottsdale, AZ, compiled 259 games in the WHL, scoring 57 goals and adding 74 assists for 131 points. He had his best offensive season as a member of Kamloops in 2010-11, finishing third on the team with 30 assists and seventh with 43 points.

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.

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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 $450,000 for the Central Florida community. To read the Solar Bears Report to the Community, click here.