ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Solar Bears, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Tampa Bay Lightning, announced rookie defenseman Wyatt Wilson has agreed to terms on a contract for the 2024-25 season.
Wilson, 20, is set for his first professional season after three seasons in the Western Hockey League from 2021-24 with Victoria, Winnipeg and Vancouver. Last season, the Swift Current, Saskatchewan native recorded a career-high six points (1g-5a) and 67 penalty minutes in 53 regular-season games for the Vancouver Giants.
In 128 WHL games, Wilson scored 24 points (4g-20a) and tallied 135 penalty minutes. He also appeared in 14 WHL Playoff games, notching two helpers and 13 penalty minutes.