Solar Bears agree to terms with Bruder

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

Bruder appeared in eight games last season for the Cincinnati Cyclones, scoring one goal and recording six penalty minutes.

The 25-year-old played his college hockey at University of Western Ontario, tallying 57 points (30g-27a) in 89 games over four seasons. Bruder also appeared in 151 games over three seasons with the Niagara IceDogs of the Ontario Hockey League, notching 47 points (16g-31a) and 93 penalty minutes.