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Solar Bears Agree To Terms With Rookie Defenseman Wyatt Wilson

Wednesday, September 4th
Solar Bears Agree To Terms With Rookie Defenseman Wyatt Wilson

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Solar Bears, ECHL affiliate of the NHL’s Tampa Bay Lightning, announced rookie defenseman Wyatt Wilson has agreed to terms on an ECHL Standard Player Contract for the 2024-25 season.  

Wilson, 20, is set for his first professional season after three seasons in the Western Hockey League (WHL) from 2021-2024 with Victoria, Winnipeg, and Vancouver. Last season, the Swift Current, Saskatchewan native recorded a career-high, six points (1g-5a) and 67 penalty minutes in 53 regular season games for the Vancouver Giants. 

In 128 WHL games, Wilson scored 24 points (4g-20a) and tallied 135 penalty minutes. He also appeared in 14 WHL Playoff games, notching two helpers and 13 penalty minutes. 

Solar Bears 2024 Preseason Roster:

Forwards: Tyler BirdAlex Frye, Brayden Low, Spencer Kersten, Tanner Schachle, Aaron Luchuk, Ryan Mahshie
Defensemen: Chandler Romeo, Robbie Stucker, Avery Winslow, Matt Stief, Ben Carroll, Wyatt Wilson
GoaltendersAlexis Gravel

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