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Solar Bears acquire veteran goaltender Jon Gillies from Cincinnati

Saturday, March 1st
Solar Bears acquire veteran goaltender Jon Gillies from Cincinnati

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Solar Bears, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Tampa Bay Lightning, announced Saturday (Mar. 1) the team has acquired veteran goaltender Jon Gillies from the Cincinnati Cyclones in exchange for future considerations.

Gillies, 31, brings a wealth of professional experience to Orlando. The 6-foot-6, 220-pound netminder has appeared in 35 NHL games with the Calgary Flames, St. Louis Blues, New Jersey Devils, and Columbus Blue Jackets. He also boasts a substantial resume in the AHL and ECHL, providing the Solar Bears with a proven and reliable presence between the pipes.

A native of Concord, New Hampshire, Gillies was originally selected by the Calgary Flames in the third round (75th overall) of the 2012 NHL Draft.

Before turning professional, he played three seasons at Providence College, where he helped lead the Friars to an NCAA National Championship in 2015 and earned the tournament's Most Outstanding Player honors.

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South Carolina Stingrays
Tuesday, April 29th
Orlando Solar Bears @ South Carolina Stingrays
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Friday, May 2nd
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7:30 PM EDT
Hertz Arena
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Saturday, May 3rd
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Hertz Arena
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Hertz Arena
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Tuesday, May 6th
Florida Everblades @ Orlando Solar Bears
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7:00 PM EDT
Kia Center
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Kia Center
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Friday, May 9th
Florida Everblades @ Orlando Solar Bears
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Kia Center
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Saturday, May 10th
Florida Everblades @ Orlando Solar Bears
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Kia Center
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Tuesday, May 6th
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at
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Kia Center
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Friday, May 9th
Florida Everblades @ Orlando Solar Bears
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7:00 PM EDT
Kia Center
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at
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Kia Center
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Saturday, May 10th
Florida Everblades @ Orlando Solar Bears
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7:00 PM EDT
Kia Center
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