January 8, 2016

SOLAR BEARS ADD NICKLAS LINDBERG

Forward Brings 658 Games of Pro North American Experience to Orlando

ORLANDO, Fla. – The Orlando Solar Bears, proud affiliate of the NHL’s Toronto Maple Leafs and AHL’s Toronto Marlies, have announced that the team has added veteran forward Nicklas Lindberg.

Lindberg, 35, joins the Solar Bears after suiting up with the Indy Fuel in the 2014-15 season, recording 27 points (9g-18a) and 26 penalty minutes in 38 games.

Since coming to North America to play professionally beginning in the 2004-05 season with the Pensacola Ice Pilots, the native of Stockholm, Sweden has played in 658 combined games with Pensacola (ECHL), Bakersfield Condors (ECHL), Corpus Christi Rayz (CHL), Port Huron Icehawks (IHL), Evansville IceMen (CHL), Bloomington Blaze (CHL), St. Charles Chill (CHL) and Indy (ECHL), posting 561 points (175g-386a) and 595 penalty minutes.

Lindberg will wear No. 18 for the Solar Bears and is expected to be in the lineup tonight when they take on the Wheeling Nailers at 7:35 p.m. from WesBanco Arena as Orlando continues its fourth season in the ECHL, presented by Auto Justice Attorney Michael T. Gibson, P.A. Fans can tune into tonight's game on iHeartSolarBears.com or watch via ECHL.TV.

for the Solar Bears 2015-16 promotional and events calendar.

Single-game tickets for the 2015-16 season are on sale now and can be purchased for as little as $15 at the Amway Center Box Office or online at OrlandoSolarBearsHockey.com or Ticketmaster.com.

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 Amway Center, the 2012 Street and Smith's Sports Business Journal Sports Facility of the Year.

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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/.

To read the Solar Bears Report to the Community, click here.