Valleau returns to Solar Bears from AHL camp

ORLANDO, Fla. – The Orlando Solar Bears have announced that defenseman Nolan Valleau has returned to the organization after appearing in training camp with the San Jose Barracuda, the American Hockey League affiliate of the San Jose Sharks. Orlando has also released rookie forward Jared Fiegl and rookie goaltender Dillon Kelley.

Valleau, 25, had agreed to terms with Orlando on Sept. 12 and enters his fourth pro season – and second with Orlando – after leading the Solar Bears defensive corps in scoring with 34 points (8g-26a) last season.

Fiegl, 22, had appeared in two preseason games with Orlando after originally signing with the team on Aug. 8.

Kelley, 24, was in training camp on a tryout basis and appeared in one preseason contest with the Solar Bears, making 20 saves in a 3-1 loss to Florida on Saturday night.

An updated PDF version of Orlando’s training camp roster can be found by clicking here.

Opening Night:

The Solar Bears open the 2018-19 season – presented by XYMOPrint – when they host the Atlanta Gladiators at the ARS.com Rink at Amway Center on Saturday, Oct. 13 at 7 p.m. CLICK HERE to purchase tickets.

2018-19 Single-Game Tickets Now on Sale:

Single-game tickets for the Orlando Solar Bears 2018-19 regular season home schedule are now on sale. Fans can purchase single-game tickets for as little as $15 at the Amway Center box office, or online at Ticketmaster.com.

2018-19 Season Ticket Memberships:

Season Ticket Memberships for the seventh season of ECHL Orlando Solar Bears hockey are now on sale. Full and Half-Season memberships are both available, starting as low as $270. For more information, call (407) 951-8200 or visit orlandosolarbearshockey.com.

About the Orlando Solar Bears:

The puck drops on Saturday, Oct. 13 against the Atlanta Gladiators as the Orlando Solar Bears open the 2018-19 season, presented by XYMOPrint. The Solar Bears are the proud affiliate of the NHL’s Tampa Bay Lightning and members of the ECHL, the premier “AA” hockey league in North America. In six seasons of operation, the team has qualified for the Kelly Cup Playoffs four times. The Solar Bears are owned and operated by the Orlando Magic and the DeVos Family, and play at the ARS.com Rink at Amway Center, the 2012 Street and Smith’s Sports Business Journal Sports Facility of the Year.

Officially licensed Orlando Solar Bears replica team jerseys, apparel, and headwear can be purchased at orlandosolarbearshockey.com/shop.