Bruder returns to Solar Bears

ORLANDO, Fla. - The Orlando Solar Bears, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Tampa Bay Lightning, announced the club has re-signed forward Andrew Bruder to a contract for the 2026-27 season.

Bruder appeared in 56 games for the Solar Bears during the 2025-26 season, scoring 13 points (4g-9a) and recording 51 penalty minutes.

The 25-year-old forward 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.