Orlando Solar Bears

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The former ECHL affiliate of the Maple Leafs.

Orlando Solar Bears in Toronto for 3 game series

The Maple Leafs' ECHL affiliate kicked-off their first ever road-trip to the GTA with a practice at MasterCard Centre.

Preview: Solar Bears in Brampton and on ECHL.tv

Watch Solar Bears vs. Monarchs free on ECHL.tv on Sunday before they head to Brampton!

Amid season's struggles, Solar Bears still trying to do it all

After their fifth loss in a row, the Solar Bears bring on veterans to help mentor prospects and win games.

Veteran EIHL defenseman Rory Rawlyk signed by Solar Bears

Rawlyk, last seen in the EIHL, joins the Orlando Solar Bears as a mid-season addition to blue-line offense.

Who is where: A look at the Maple Leafs vertical roster moves

Remember in the summer when the Leafs were signing players at a rate of one a minute and we joked they'd need another whole team to hold the prospects? Yeah, what happened with that?

Rodewald, Foster shine as Orlando gets four of six points in a three-in-three

The Solar Bears make the best of a rough schedule and start the year by defeating best-in-conference Everblades, twice.

Orlando loses to Everblades, 4-3

Halfway through the schedule, tonight's loss shows signs of positive development, but spawns questions about affiliation.

Three Leafs system teams, four healthy G, Ray Emery, and an SPHL guy

How does the Leafs system goaltending look for the next few weeks? A hot mess.

Marlies goaltending forecast cloudy for the weekend

Marlies have three goaltenders; the Solar Bears sign a second from the SPHL.

Dubas visits Orlando, Leafs focused on developing defensemen

Finding good D at all levels is focal point for the organization, Dubas says.

When your radio guy drives the equipment van

And other notes from the Solar Bears five-game road trip.

Solar Bears in the mist: Growing pains

After the Solar Bears' first home loss of the season, 3-2 to the Everblades, coach Noreen meditates upon growth and good, hard hockey.

Interview with Solar Bears Jack Rodewald, Ryan Massa

At the end of the first Solar Bears homestand (3-0-0-0), Rodewald and Massa reflect on the start of the season.

Dubas: Solar Bears "Best franchise in the ECHL"

Would MLSE consider a closer ECHL affiliation? No, says Dubas.

Interviews from the farm with Noreen, Vail, Rupert, and Madore

PPP caught up with Marlies prospects in Orlando and asked their perspective on the Leafs' farm system.

Solar Bears' home opener showcases Toronto prospects

The Bears double up on the Swamp Rabbits to win 6-3.

Solar Bears unveil three new sweaters

Sporty bear, hidden leaf.

Goaltenders Asmundson and Massa agree to terms with Orlando, attend Marlies camp

Solar Bears confirm that they have agreed to terms with 17 players, including two goaltenders.

Who goes south for the winter?

This speculative ECHL roster is probably out-of-date before it's even been posted.

Solar Bears' Noreen Wants Focus On The Big Show

Expects to see more prospects coming to Orlando next year.

PPP interview: Solar Bears head coach Anthony Noreen

Anthony Noreen talks Kyle Connor, Mike Babcock, and the Leafs system.

Kyle Dubas discusses prospect development philosophy

Dubas speaks about his perspective on the Solar Bears, Marlies, Leafs, and his vision for the future of player development in these interconnected clubs.

Goaltender Rob Madore signs two-way deal with Marlies, Solar Bears

The 2014 Kelly Cup MVP will likely play in Orlando.

Solar Bears announce new head coach: Anthony Noreen

Noreen brings his prospect development skills to Orlando.

Solar Bears' new coach to be announced "soon"

Two dozen candidates from the US and Canada vied for the position.
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