Official Health Care Provider of the Orlando Solar Bears

Get treated like a pro. Work with the same team that cares for Orlando Solar Bears players. You can be confident knowing you get the same world-class care your favorite hometown athletes receive.

Keeping Players Healthy On and Off the Ice

Trust the care your favorite Orlando Solar Bears players depend on. AdventHealth’s athletic trainer is in the locker room and on the ice keeping players healthy and injury-free.

Orlando Solar Bears Schedule

Exceeding Goals Through One Powerful Partnership

When your local hockey team and your world-class hospital come together, everyone’s future is a little brighter. Keeping athletes in tip-top health — in body, mind and spirit — requires a powerful, dedicated partnership.

AdventHealth, formerly Florida Hospital, is here to support the health of our hometown team and the community. From our experienced physicians to our compassionate staff, we’re dedicated to your lifelong well-being — whether it’s in the heat of the game or within our network of care.

Meet the Medical Team Backing Your Solar Bears

A Photo Headshot of John Ruder, MD.

John Ruder, MD

Dr. John Ruder is a fellowship-trained sports medicine physician specializing in all facets of sports-related injury prevention and treatment. Dr. Ruder treats sports injuries of the shoulder and knee and has a particular interest in hip preservation.

A Photo Headshot of Jason Epstein, MD.

Jason Epstein, MD

Dr. Epstein is a board-certified physician specializing in sports medicine. His areas of expertise include physical fitness and the treatment and prevention of musculoskeletal injuries. In addition, he is skilled in the management of sports-related concussions.

Cameron Nelson

Cameron Nelson, LAT, ATC

Cameron Nelson joined AdventHealth as the head athletic trainer for the Orlando Solar Bears in 2022. The Chesapeake, Virginia native graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training from Longwood University in Farmville, Virginia and completed his Master of Exercise Science from Pennsylvania Western University. Cameron comes to Orlando from the Mississippi Sea Wolves in the Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL).

Share Your Love for the Solar Bears

Orlando Solar Bears player on the ice.
Orlando Solar Bears players standing in a circle formation on the ice.
Fans posing with the Solar Bears mascot.
Orlando Solar Bears player on the ice.
Orlando Solar Bears mascot with fan
Orlando Solar Bears hockey arena.