Naumovski agrees to terms with Solar Bears

ORLANDO, Fla. – The Orlando Solar Bears, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Tampa Bay Lightning, announced the signing of forward Ryan Naumovski to a contract for the 2025-26 season.

Naumovski, 26, has 46 previous games of ECHL experience of two seasons with the Kalamazoo Wings. The Shelby Township, Michigan native has 14 points (4g-10a) and 10 penalty minutes over that stretch.

Previous to his tenure in Kalamazoo, Naumovski played five seasons of college hockey with Niagara University (2019-23) and Augustana University (2023-24). His best season came with the Purple Eagles during his senior season, scoring 26 points (9g-17a) in 40 games and was nominated for the Hobey Baker Award for Best Collegiate Player in the Country.