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Solar Bears acquire Joe Howe from Rapid City

Thursday, February 26th
Solar Bears acquire Joe Howe from Rapid City

Goaltender acquired for future considerations

ORLANDO, Fla. - The Orlando Solar Bears, proud affiliate of the NHL's Toronto Maple Leafs and AHL's Toronto Marlies, announced that they have acquired G Joe Howe from the Rapid City Rush in exchange for future considerations. 

Howe (6-0, 195 lbs.) has played in 15 games for the Rapid City Rush, Utah Grizzlies, and Reading Royals this season, earning a 6-4-2 record with a 3.61 GAA and .878 save percentage. He split last season, his first as a pro, with the Cincinnati Cyclones and Missouri Mavericks (CHL). Howe collected a 10-3-4 record, 2.78 GAA, and .907 save percentage in 18 games with the Cyclones and 3-2-1 record, 2.52 GAA, and .915 save percentage in in seven games with Missouri.

Prior to joining the professional ranks, Howe completed four seasons (2009-13) with Colorado College, finishing his career with eight shutouts, a 54-51-10 record, 2.97 GAA, and .905 save percentage. He was named to the WCHA All-Rookie Team in 2009-10, and the WCHA All-Academic Team in 2010-11, 2011-12, and 2012-13.

Full and Half Season tickets are on sale now for the 2014-15 All-Star Season. Call the Solar Bears at 407-951-8200 or visit OrlandoSolarBearsHockey.com for more information.

Orlando Solar Bears Single Game Tickets for the regular season are on sale now! Click here to purchase tickets.

The Orlando Solar Bears, the ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Toronto Maple Leafs and AHL's 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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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://store.orlandosolarbearshockey.com/

Since beginning operations in November of 2011, the Solar Bears and their fans have helped raise over $1,000,000 for the Central Florida community. To read the Solar Bears Report to the Community, click here.

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