Orlando Solar Bears (IHL)
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Not to be confused with the ECHL franchise Orlando Solar Bears.
The Orlando Solar Bears were a professional minor league ice hockey team based in Orlando, Florida. The Solar Bears played in the International Hockey League's Eastern Conference. They played their home games at the Orlando Arena.
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City | Orlando, Florida |
League | IHL |
Conference | Eastern Conference |
Division | Central (1995–96) Northeast (1996–99) |
Founded | 1994 (1994) |
Operated | 1995–2001 |
Home arena | Orlando Arena |
Colors | Solar purple, seafoam green, sunset orange, white |
Owner(s) | RDV Sports, Inc. |
General manager | Don Waddell (1995–97) John Weisbrod (1997–2001) |
Head coach | Curt Fraser (1995–99) Peter Horachek (1999–2001) |
Media | Sunshine Network WZKD (AM 950) WFLF (AM 540) |
Affiliates | Atlanta Thrashers (NHL) 1999–2001 Greenville Grrrowl (ECHL) Mississippi Sea Wolves (ECHL) |
Championships | |
Division titles | 1 1995–96 |
Conference titles | 3 1995–96, 1998–99, 2000–01 |
Turner Cups | 1 2000–01 |
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