When the Orlando Solar Bears last took the ice for a game that counted, they saw their 2020-21 season come to an end earlier than planned, dropping their final three contests culminating in a 4-3 loss at home on June 5.
Now, 140 days later, it’s time to turn the page and start anew.
Orlando kicked off the 2021-22 season on Saturday, and started their 10th season as an ECHL franchise with a win, despite having four regulars on recall to the AHL.
But First, Who’s In the Lineup?
Before the Solar Bears could take the ice, they first had to establish their Season Opening roster, announced on Thursday morning:
G—Zachary Emond
D—Braydon Barker, Michael Brodzinski, Chad Duchesne, Kevin Lohan, Luke McInnis, Cole Moberg
F—Tyler Bird, Nick Bligh, Luke Boka, Dylan Fitze, Joseph Garreffa, Krystof Hrabik, Jackson Keane, Tristin Langan, Aaron Luchuk, Jake McGrew, Ian Parker, Steenn Pasichnuk, Fabrizio Ricci, Kyle Topping
Orlando also announced the leadership team: Lohan will take over as team captain, while Luchuk, Langan, and Brodzinski will rotate as alternates.