Carson Vance, a native of Phoenix, AZ joined the Bears to experience junior hockey and develop his game. Vance played in 55 of 60 games as a rookie defenseman, while also appearing in all 5 playoff games during the 2012-13 season.
Carson will now compete for a roster spot with the highly successful Youngstown Phantoms of the USHL. The Bears wish Vance continued success thru the USHL and beyond.