Sacred Heart University Pioneers‘ graduate right wing, assistant captain Kevin Lombardi(49) signed with Orlando Solar Bears upon finishing up and came mostly to life in 6 playoff games, with 1 goal and 1 assist and a +1 rating.
Rockford Icehogs are watching and sign the 6’5″ 229 lbs. forward to an AHL contract for 2024/2025.
Maybe not a huge scorer through college or junior hockey, we think as a pro the 25-year old finds the room he did in high school and youth hockey.
After a good rookie season, especially for affiliate Indy Fuel, he resigned to stay for 2025/2026.
He plays 10 times more games in the upper league as a 2nd year player, 37, scoring 12 goals and 9 assists with a +1 rating.
When he was ECHL demoted, he was more than a point-per-game player.
For 2026/2027, it’s a no-brainer he signs on for a 3rd frame as an Icehogs.