ORLANDO, FLA — The Orlando Solar Bears have announced the club has agreed to terms with forward Jackson Keane on an ECHL Standard Player Contract for the 2021-22 season. 
Keane, 24, joins Orlando for his first full season of professional hockey after making his pro debut with the Wheeling Nailers during the 2020-21 season, where he recorded one assist in nine games. He also wrapped up a three-year collegiate career with the University of North Dakota Fighting Hawks, posting three points (2 goals-1 assist) in 26 games.
The 5-foot-9, 164-pound forward played in 73 career games for North Dakota, producing 14 points (5 goals-9 assists).
The native of Winnipeg, Manitoba played one season of Junior A hockey for the Penticton Vees, where he tallied 24 points (8 goals-16 assists) in 49 games. He also suited up for two seasons in the USHL with the Sioux City Musketeers, helping the club reach the 2017 Clark Cup Finals, and generated 25 points (11 goals-14 assists) in 76 career games.
Keane is the son of former NHL player and three-time Stanley Cup champion, and current Winnipeg Jets development coach Mike Keane.
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