It's that time of year, when ECHL fan bases wonder if their teams will have an AHL and NHL affiliation for the upcoming season. The Orlando Solar Bears seemed to indicate that the Toronto affiliation will continue for the 2017-1028 season, although no official announcement has been made.
While the affiliation has been sometimes frustrating (see games 5 through 7 of last year's playoffs, or the revolving door between Orlando and Toronto last season leaving the Bears often shorthanded) it remains a positive in terms of the talent that is available.
In other Solar Bears news, the team extended qualifying offers to eight players for next season.