CURRY, KUEMPER SWITCH PLACES

Orlando Gets Curry, Kuemper Reassigned to Houston

Orlando, FL - The Orlando Solar Bears announced today that G John Curry has been returned to the Solar Bears from their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Houston Aeros. The Minnesota Wild (NHL) have reassigned G Darcy Kuemper to the Houston Aeros. 

Curry has appeared in 14 games with the Solar Bears this season and currently ranks second in the ECHL in minutes played (829) and saves (379). He played the first five games for Orlando, and also started seven straight games from November 2 through November 17.

Kuemper was assigned to the Solar Bears by the Minnesota Wild (NHL) before yesterday's contest against the Gwinnett Gladiators and carried a shutout past the halfway point of the third period. He stopped 36 of the 37 shots he faced in yesterday's game.

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The Orlando Solar Bears continue their road trip with contests against the Ontario (CA) Reign this Wednesday and then travel to Las Vegas for games on Friday and Saturday. The next home games at the Amway Center are a three game series against the Fort Wayne Komets on Friday, December 7th at 7:00 p.m., Saturday, December 8th at 7:00 p.m., and Sunday, December 9th at 3:00 p.m. Good seats are still available. Visit OrlandoSolarBearsHockey.com.

The Orlando Solar Bears, the ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Minnesota Wild and AHL's Houston Aeros, are in their Out of Hibernation season and play all of their home games at the 2012 Street and Smith's Sports Business Journal Sports Facility of the Year, the Amway Center.

Individual tickets for all regular season home games are now on sale beginning as low as $15. To purchase your tickets, please visit www.OrlandoSolarBearsHockey.com or the Amway Center Box Office.  

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Season ticket plans are available now. Full and half season ticket plans range in price from $225-$1480 per season ticket (includes facility fee), reflecting a savings of up to 42% off box office pricing. Call the Solar Bears at 407-951-8200 to speak to a Ticket Sales Account Manager.

Group tickets are a great way to entertain employees, co-workers, clients, friends and family. For more information on discounted group tickets and a list of group benefits, call 407-951-8200 or click here.

Orlando Solar Bears merchandise can be purchased online at: http://shop.orlandosolarbearshockey.com/