ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Solar Bears announced Friday that forward Joe Carroll has been signed to a Professional Tryout Offer (PTO) by the Belleville Senators of the American Hockey League (AHL).
Carroll, 21, has enjoyed an extremely successful start to his professional career. In 19 games this season with the Solar Bears, Carroll is tied for the team-lead in goals (9) and points (15).
Prior to his professional career, Carroll played 226 games in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) for the Soo Greyhounds and Peterborough Petes from 2017-2022, scoring 142 points (68g-74a). Internationally, Carroll participated in the World Under-17 Hockey Challenge for Team Canada in 2017.
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About the Orlando Solar Bears:The Orlando Solar Bears are the proud affiliate of the NHL’s Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning and members of the ECHL, the premier “AA” hockey league in North America. In 10 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 the AdventHealth Rink at Amway Center, the 2012 Street and Smith’s Sports Business Journal Sports Facility of the Year.
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