Mike Monfredo named Solar Bears captain

ORLANDO, Fla. – The Orlando Solar Bears have announced that veteran defenseman Mike Monfredo has been named team captain for the 2018-19 season. The blueliner becomes the sixth player in team history to be named to the captaincy on a full-time basis. Veteran forward Curt Gogol and forward Brady Shaw will serve as alternate captains, while forward Troy Bourke will serve as a third alternate as needed.

“Mike is a core piece of this team – he’s someone who primarily leads by example, but when he speaks in the locker room, he commands everybody’s full attention,” Solar Bears head coach and general manager Drake Berehowsky said. “He’s an excellent ambassador for our team, and someone we’re proud to select as our captain.”

Monfredo, 28, has recorded eight points (2g-6a) and 40 penalty minutes in 20 games this season, his second with Orlando.

“It’s an honor to be named captain,” Monfredo said. “We’ve got a great group of players in our locker room this season, and we’ve got what it takes to contend for a championship.”

The seventh-year pro has amassed 175 points (40g-135a) and 697 penalty minutes in 427 games with the Solar Bears, Rapid City Rush and Quad City Mallards.

Orlando Solar Bears captains by season:

2012-13: Ryan Cruthers2013-14: Eric Baier2014-15: Stefan Della Rovere2015-16: Eric Baier and Carl Nielsen2016-17: Eric Baier2017-18: Sean Zimmerman2018-19: Mike Monfredo

NEXT GAMES:

The Solar Bears visit the Atlanta Gladiators on Friday, Dec. 7 at 7:35 p.m. at Infinite Energy Arena. Orlando then hosts the Greenville Swamp Rabbits for the first time this season on Sunday, Dec. 9 at 1:30 p.m. at the ARS.comRink at Amway Center for a FAIRWINDS Solar Bears Sunday. The first 100 FAIRWINDS members who show their FAIRWINDS debit or credit card and photo ID at the box office will receive a free pair of tickets to that day’s game. Once the first 100 pairs are claimed, FAIRWINDS members can still take advantage of a buy-one-get-one offer for the game. For more information, visit fairwinds.org/solarbears. CLICK HEREto purchase tickets.

2018-19 Season Presented by XYMOPrint:

The Orlando Solar Bears are proud to have local digital printing experts XYMOPrintas the presenting sponsor of the 2018-19 season. As a special offer, fans who call XYMOPrint at (888) 223-9390 from now until June 15, 2019 and reference the Solar Bears will receive 30% off their first order of 500 business cards.

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 Membershipsfor 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 Orlando 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.