BEMIDJI, Minn. – Bemidji State University Men's Hockey senior defenseman Tony Follmer signed his first professional contract to play for the Orlando Solar Bears of the ECHL Thursday evening.
 
Follmer, a native of O'Fallon, Mo., joins the Solar Bears on a Standard Player Contract (SPC) after a four-year career at Bemidji State appearing in 129 collegiate games. He totaled 12 points off three goals and nine assists in his career including a career-high seven points (2g-5a) during the 2024-25 season.
 
Folllmer is a three-time CCHA Scholar-Athlete, CCHA All-Academic Team selection and AHCA All-American Scholar.
 
He joins Mattias Sholl as former Beavers who have inked professional contracts during the 2024-25 offseason.
 
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Located on the shore of Lake Bemidji, Bemidji State University sponsors 15 varsity athletic programs with NCAA Division I men's hockey in the Central Collegiate Hockey Association and women's hockey in the Western Collegiate Hockey Association, while its 13 NCAA Division II programs hold membership in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC).
 
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