The Orlando Solar Bears re-signed forward Andrew Bruder to a contract for the 2026-27 season, the ECHL club announced Monday. Bruder, 25, appeared in 56 games for Orlando during the 2025-26 season. He recorded 13 points, including four goals and nine assists, along with 51 penalty minutes.
The Orlando Solar Bears are an ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Tampa Bay Lightning. Bruder is listed at 6-foot-3 and 181 pounds. The Solar Bears’ 2026 preseason roster lists him among the forwards.
Bruder’s Previous Hockey Experience
Bruder played college hockey at University of Western Ontario, where he recorded 57 points in 89 games over four seasons. His totals included 30 goals and 27 assists. He also appeared in 151 games over three seasons with the Niagara IceDogs of the Ontario Hockey League, recording 47 points, including 16 goals and 31 assists, and 93 penalty minutes.
Orlando Solar Bears 2026 Preseason Roster
The forwards listed on the Orlando Solar Bears’ 2026 preseason roster are Camaryn Baber, Tyler Bird, Andrew Bruder, Connor Eddy, Zach Faremouth, Brendan Harris, Massimo Lombardi, Aaron Luchuk, Keegan McMullen, John Parker-Jones, Brandon Saigeon, Kobe Walker and Luciano Wilson.
The listed defensemen are Jarod Crespo, Jack Dougherty, Tony Follmer, Dustin Geregach, Colton Kammerer, Kade Landry, Xavier Lapointe and Ethan Szmagaj. Ryan Bednard is listed as the goaltender. The roster identifies Bruder as one of the team’s forwards.
Upcoming Orlando Solar Bears Home Games
The Orlando Solar Bears are scheduled to host the Florida Everblades on Sunday, Oct. 18, at 5 p.m. ET at Kia Center. The South Carolina Stingrays are scheduled to visit Orlando on Saturday, Oct. 24, with the game set for 7 p.m. ET at Kia Center. Orlando is scheduled to host the Florida Everblades again Wednesday, Oct. 28, at 7 p.m. ET.
FSB Take
Bruder’s new contract keeps a forward with 56 games of Solar Bears experience in the Orlando organization for the 2026-27 season. His 2025-26 totals included four goals, nine assists and 51 penalty minutes. His college and Ontario Hockey League statistics also provide verified context for his place on the Solar Bears’ 2026 preseason roster.
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