Somppi recalled to Crunch, Schmalz traded to Worcester

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ORLANDO, Fla. – The Orlando Solar Bears have announced that the Tampa Bay Lightning have reassigned rookie forward Otto Somppi from Orlando to the Syracuse Crunch of the American Hockey League. Additionally, Orlando has traded forward Matt Schmalz to the Worcester Railers in exchange for future considerations.

Somppi, 20, was reassigned to Orlando on Dec. 6 and skated in two games with the Solar Bears, recording two points (1g-1a).

Schmalz, 22, recorded one assist in three games with the Solar Bears after his acquisition in a trade with the Wichita Thunder on Nov. 27.

NEXT GAMES:

The Solar Bears visit the Jacksonville Icemen on Wednesday, Dec. 12 at 7 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Arena. Orlando returns home to host the Atlanta Gladiators on Sunday, Dec. 16 at 1:30 p.m. at the ARS.comRink at Amway Center for a FAIRWINDS Solar Bears Sunday. Visit fairwinds.org/solarbearsfor more information. CLICK HEREto purchase tickets.

Teddy Bear Toss, Presented by Jewett Orthopaedic Clinic:

The Solar Bears will host their annual Teddy Bear Toss, presented by Jewett Orthopaedic Clinic, against the Florida Everblades on Friday, Dec. 21 at 7 p.m. at the ARS.comRink at Amway Center. The team is currently offering a Buy-One-Donate-One offer to groups of 15 or more attending the Teddy Bear Toss game. For more information, visit orlandosolarbearshockey.com/bodo.

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.