Lightning Reassign Goaltender Harrison Meneghin to Orlando
The 22-year-old netminder returns to the Solar Bears following his time with the Syracuse Crunch.
Updated on Oct. 30, 2026 in Hockey
The Tampa Bay Lightning have officially reassigned goaltender Harrison Meneghin from the Syracuse Crunch to the Orlando Solar Bears. Crunch general manager and head coach Joel Bouchard announced the move for the young netminder.
Why it matters
The move allows the 22-year-old to continue his professional development with the Solar Bears, where he previously gained experience during the last season.
Meneghin posted a 4-9-0 record with Orlando last season, maintaining a .889 save percentage and a 3.26 goals-against average. He was originally selected by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the seventh round of the 2024 NHL Draft.
The players
Harrison Meneghin
A 22-year-old professional goaltender originally from Surrey, British Columbia, who was a late-round draft selection by the Lightning.
Joel Bouchard
The general manager and head coach of the Syracuse Crunch who oversees player personnel decisions for the organization.
Tampa Bay Lightning
The National Hockey League franchise that manages its minor league affiliates in Syracuse and Orlando.
Orlando Solar Bears
The ECHL affiliate team based in Orlando that serves as a development destination for prospects in the Lightning organization.
Syracuse Crunch
The American Hockey League affiliate team that operates under the Tampa Bay Lightning organization.
The details
Meneghin joins the Solar Bears roster after previously making his AHL debut with the Syracuse Crunch on April 17. The goaltender previously led the Medicine Hat Tigers to the 2024-25 Western Hockey League championship and earned playoff MVP honors.
Timeline
April 17: Meneghin made his AHL debut for the Syracuse Crunch.
2024: Tampa Bay selected Meneghin in the seventh round of the NHL Draft.
2024-25: Meneghin won the WHL championship with the Medicine Hat Tigers.
2025: Meneghin was named the Western Hockey League playoff MVP.
October 30, 2026: The team officially announced the reassignment.
Season Trajectory
This reassignment reflects the ongoing rotation of prospects within the Lightning organization to balance development needs across their AHL and ECHL affiliates. It positions Meneghin to secure significant playing time as the Solar Bears progress through their current campaign.
Local fans can expect to see the 2025 WHL playoff MVP likely taking the starting role in the crease for upcoming Solar Bears matchups. His return provides the team with a netminder who already has 14 games of experience with the organization.
The takeaway
Goalie development often requires alternating between different levels of professional leagues to maximize game experience. This move highlights how top-tier organizations manage their goaltending prospects to ensure they remain game-ready throughout the season.
Further reading
For more updates on local professional play, visit the Orlando Hockey section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Fingerlakes1.
