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ECHL Solar Bears renew affiliation with Maple Leafs system through 2017

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Last time PPP spoke to Solar Bears head coach Anthony Noreen and (then) president Jason Siegel, there was a lot that was left unsaid. PPP asked Siegel about the renewed affiliation and were told, "Until we have a deal, we won't have a deal. That's today -- that's April 14. I don't want to over- or under-dramatize the response to your question."

Today it is May 5, and not only has the affiliation been renewed, but Siegel has stepped down from his position as Solar Bears president.

News of the change in organization infrastructure broke on May 3, when a press release was issued that stated that daily duties would be handled by owner and chairman Joe Haleski:

Jason Siegel will step down as President/CEO effective immediately in order to pursue other interests.