Schiavon joins Solar Bears

ORLANDO, Fla. – The Orlando Solar Bears, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Tampa Bay Lightning, announced the signing of rookie defenseman Cody Schiavon to a contract for the 2025-26 season. Action photo of Cody Schiavon

Schiavon, 25, enters his first professional season following a five-year college career at University of Vermont (2020-22) and Canisius University (2022-25). The West Kelowna, British Columbia native tallied 22 points (6g-16a) and 61 penalty minutes in 118 games over five seasons.

Schiavon appeared in parts of four seasons in the British Columbia Hockey League prior to his college career. In 148 games, he posted 62 points (15g-47a) for the Trail Smoke Eaters, Surrey Eagles and Salmon Arm Silverbacks.