Alexey Solovyev, veteran defenseman for the Lone Star Brahmas, has signed an NCAA D-I commitment with the Bentley University Falcons of Atlantic Hockey.
Solovyev is in his third season in the NAHL having joined the organization as a member of the Texas Tornado during the 2012/13 season. He played in 39 games with the Tornado scoring 1G – 8A. When the Tornado were sold and moved to North Richland Hills as the Lone Star Brahmas before last season, Solovyev moved along with them. During his first season in North Richland Hills the 6’ 2” – 200 pound native of Moscow Russia stepped up his offense with 20 points on 6G – 14A in 52 games played. Eight of his 20 points came on the power play.