ECHL: Orlando Solar Bears Open Training Camp

October Starts With a Rivalry

The camp grind builds quickly toward two preseason showdowns with the Florida Everblades on October 9 and 10. It’s the perfect spark for fans — Orlando doesn’t ease in with a soft schedule. Instead, they get a rivalry series right away, and the results will say plenty about how this team is coming together.

The Camp Roster

This year’s roster blends proven veterans, hungry rookies, and several players on tryout agreements — making for a competitive camp where every skate matters.

Key: R = Rookie (under 25 pro games), V = Veteran (260+ pro games), TO = Tryout

Forwards:

Anthony Bardaro, Tyler Bird [V], Andrew Bruder [R], Tyler Drevitch, Carson Focht, Cole Kodsi [R], Peter Laviolette III, Aaron Luchuk [V], Jarid Lukosevicius, Ryan Naumovski, Skate Skalde [TO], Keanan Stewart, Alex Tonge

Defensemen:

Nick Anderson [R], Luke Bast [R], Phil Beaulieu, J.C. Brassard, Logan Britt, Davis Bunz, Luke Farthing [TO], Tony Follmer [R], Jake Hamilton [TO], John Macdonald [TO], Cody Schiavon [R]

Goaltenders:

Alex Aslanidis [TO], Jon Gillies

Loaned to AHL: Ethan Langenegger (Syracuse)

Names to Watch

The Veterans: Tyler Bird and Aaron Luchuk carry the experience, having logged over 260 pro games apiece. Their leadership and consistency are crucial to steadying a roster in transition.

The Rookies: Forwards Cole Kodsi and Andrew Bruder, along with blueliners Nick Anderson and Tony Follmer, arrive hungry. Training camp is their chance to prove they belong in the lineup long term.

The Tryouts: Sometimes the most compelling stories come from the players skating with “TO” next to their name. Keep an eye on Skate Skalde and goalie Alex Aslanidis, who are fighting for contracts.

The mix of youth and experience will be central to how Orlando sets its lineup. Veterans like Tyler Bird and Aaron Luchuk bring leadership and consistency, while rookies such as Cole Kodsi and Tony Follmer arrive eager to make their mark. Fans should also keep an eye on the tryout group, which often produces surprise contributors who stick for the full season.

Fan Access

Every practice is open to the public, giving fans a rare behind-the-scenes look at how a roster takes shape. Practices run most mornings between 10:00 a.m. and noon, with sessions on October 3, 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, and 16. Just remember — flash photography and video aren’t allowed.

All practice times are subject to change. Fans and media are invited to attend all on-ice sessions at the AdventHealth Orlando Ice Den, located at 8701 Maitland Summit Blvd., Orlando, FL 32810.

Opening Night Looms

All of this leads into October 17, when the Solar Bears welcome Florida to the Kia Center for Opening Night. That roster deadline looms large: by October 15 at 3 p.m. ET, every ECHL team must finalize its lineup. For fans, that means the next two weeks will determine which names stick — and who might be a surprise cut.

The Big Picture

Training camp isn’t just about drills. It’s where chemistry forms, leadership emerges, and new storylines take root. With a blend of veterans, rookies, and tryouts, Orlando’s roster battles promise to be as compelling as the games themselves.

The Solar Bears are skating into the new season, and fans are invited to watch it all unfold at the Ice Den. Rivalries, surprises, and Opening Night are just around the corner.

SOURCE:
Orlando Solar Bears. (2025, October 3). Solar Bears announce schedule and roster for 2025 training camp at AdventHealth Orlando Ice Den. Orlando Solar Bears.