Solar Bears re-sign Tad Kozun

ORLANDO, Fla. – The Orlando Solar Bears have announced the club has agreed to terms with forward Tad Kozun on an ECHL Standard Player Contract for the 2020-21 season.

Kozun, 27, was originally acquired via trade with the Kansas City Mavericks on March 4. He scored one goal in two games with Orlando before the 2019-20 season was paused and subsequently canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. He finished the 2019-20 season with 26 points (13g-13a) and 41 penalty minutes in 54 games. 

In 132 career ECHL games with Orlando, Kansas City and South Carolina, the 5-foot-11, 181-pound forward has posted totals of 78 points (32g-46a) and 161 penalty minutes. 

Prior to turning pro, the native of Nipawin, Saskatchewan played collegiate hockey at the University of Alaska-Anchorage, where he collected 69 points (29g-40a) and 151 penalty minutes in 133 career games for the Seawolves program.

Kozun played Junior A hockey for the Nipawin Hawks of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League, where he tallied 147 points (79g-68a) and 197 penalty minutes in 147 games. Kozun’s 38 goals in 2013-14 led the league that season. 

Merchandise Sale:

The Solar Bears are currently running an online merchandise sale — save up to 40% on select items through Aug. 16! Visit orlandosolarbearshockey.com/shop for more information.

New Mobile App: 

Download the new Orlando Solar Bears mobile app today — get access to your game tickets, news, updates and more! Download in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store today.

COVID-19 Relief Efforts:

The Solar Bears announced the pre-sale of a COVID-19 Relief Bundle in April, featuring a team-branded face covering and t-shirt retailing for $30, with the net proceeds going to Feeding Children Everywhere to assist in the organization’s efforts to package and distribute meals to children and families in need during the COVID-19 pandemic. Fans can continue to place their orders for a COVID-19 Relief Bundle at www.orlandosolarbearshockey.com/shop/covid-19-relief. Fans can also support ECHL players and their families who have suffered financial hardship as a result of the cancelation of the 2019-20 ECHL season by contributing to the ECHL-PHPA COVID-19 Relief Fund at www.echl.com/covid19relieffund. 

2020-21 Season Ticket Memberships on Sale Now:

Upgrade to Solar Status and become a Season Ticket Member today. Season ticket memberships for the 2020-21 season are now on sale and start as little as $314 – CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION.

2020-21 Season Presented by XYMOPrint:

The 2020-21 Orlando Solar Bears season is presented by XYMOPrint, Orlando’s digital printing experts. As a special offer, fans who call XYMOPrint at (888) 223-9390 from now until June 15, 2021 and reference the Solar Bears will receive 15% off their first order and a free Orlando Solar Bears poster!

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 eight seasons of operation, the team has qualified for the Kelly Cup Playoffs five times. The Solar Bears are owned and operated by the Orlando Magic and the DeVos Family, and play 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.