April 7, 2016

SOLAR BEARS SIGN BRAYDEN JAW TO ATO

Forward Recently Completed NCAA Career at Harvard University

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ORLANDO, Fla. – The Orlando Solar Bears, proud affiliate of the NHL’s Toronto Maple Leafs and AHL’s Toronto Marlies, have announced the signing of rookie forward Brayden Jaw to an Amateur Try-Out Agreement.

Jaw, 23, joins the Solar Bears after wrapping up a four-year collegiate career with Harvard University, where the 6-foot-3, 210-pound forward played in 30 games this season, tallying eight points (2g-6a) and 12 penalty minutes. In 103 career games for the Crimson, the Vancouver, British Columbia, native logged 13 points (4g-9a) and 48 penalty minutes, and helped the program capture the 2014-15 ECAC Championship.

Orlando has also released rookie defenseman Jordan Rowley from his ATO. Rowley suited up in three games with the Solar Bears, recording no points.

The Solar Bears continue their fourth season in the ECHL, presented by Auto Justice Attorney Michael T. Gibson, P.A., when they host the Florida Everblades on Fan Appreciation Night on Thursday, Apr. 7 at 7:00 p.m. at the Amway Center. The first 3,000 fans in attendance will receive a commemorative 2015-16 Team Picture, presented by Auto Justice Attorney Michael T. Gibson, P.A. Wawa will also distribute a coupon to the first 5,000 fans in attendance good for a free Sizzli breakfast sandwich, Classic Hoagie, Milkshake and Fountain drink, nearly a $15 value!

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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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.