Solar Bears sign forward Paul Boutoussov

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Solar Bears announced today the Hockey Club has signed rookie forward Paul Boutoussov (buh-TOO-sahv)to an ECHL Standard Player Contract.

Boutoussov, 26, has appeared in seven ECHL games this season for the Worcester Railers.

Prior to his professional career, the Dana Point, California native played NCAA Division III hockey at Salve Regina University in Rhode Island and Babson College in Wellesley, Massachusetts. The 5-foot-10, 170-pound forward scored 51 goals and 27 assists for 78 points in 100 games. Boutoussov was the captain of Salve Regina during 2019-20 season.

NEXT HOME GAMES: TONIGHT, the Solar Bears welcome back the Florida Everblades to the Amway Center. The puck drops at 7:00 p.m.

The Solar Bears return home on Friday, March 10 to face the Atlanta Gladiators. The puck drops at AdventHealth Rink at Amway Center at 7:00 p.m.

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About the Orlando Solar Bears:The Orlando Solar Bears are the proud affiliate of the NHL’s Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning and members of the ECHL, the premier “AA” hockey league in North America. In 10 seasons of operation, the team has qualified for the Kelly Cup Playoffs five times. The Solar Bears are owned and operated by the Orlando Magic and the DeVos Family, and play at the AdventHealth Rink at Amway Center, the 2012 Street and Smith’s Sports Business Journal Sports Facility of the Year.

Officially licensed Orlando Solar Bears replica team jerseys, apparel, and headwear can be purchased at orlandosolarbearshockey.com/shop.