Naumovski agrees to terms with Solar Bears

ORLANDO, Fla. – The Orlando Solar Bears, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Tampa Bay Lightning, announced the signing of forward Ryan Naumovski to a contract for the 2025-26 season. Naumovski agrees to terms with Solar Bears

Naumovski, 26, has 46 previous games of ECHL experience of two seasons with the Kalamazoo Wings. The Shelby Township, Michigan native has 14 points (4g-10a) and 10 penalty minutes over that stretch.

Previous to his tenure in Kalamazoo, Naumovski played five seasons of college hockey with Niagara University (2019-23) and Augustana University (2023-24). His best season came with the Purple Eagles during his senior season, scoring 26 points (9g-17a) in 40 games and was nominated for the Hobey Baker Award for Best Collegiate Player in the Country.