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Black Bears Sweep Danbury, Pick Up Franchise’s 100th Regular Season Win

Photo Jon Pitonzo/FOHS Media Faction DANBURY, CT– After some changes to the Maryland roster ahead of the roster deadline, the Black Bears had a bigger task at hand in the Danbury Jr. Hat Tricks. After their six-game win streak was broken last Saturday, Maryland aimed to start a new one; which was quite successful inContinueContinue reading “Black Bears Sweep Danbury, Pick Up Franchise’s 100th Regular Season Win”

Black Bears Make Roster Moves Ahead of Roster Deadline

The Maryland Black Bears made some moves ahead of the roster deadline on Friday. Some trades, some releases, and some familiar faces. First, the Black Bears traded Leo Schwartz to the New Jersey Titans for a tender contract. In 34 games with Maryland, Schwartz had a goal and six assists. The Brown University commit willContinueContinue reading “Black Bears Make Roster Moves Ahead of Roster Deadline”

Black Bears Split Weekend Versus Defending Champs

Photo: Jon Pitonzo/ FOHS Media Faction MIDDLETOWN, NJ– Heading into the weekend on a five-game win streak, the Maryland Black Bears went to Middletown, New Jersey to take on the defending champs on the Titans’ opening weekend. With banners raised and some gloves dropped, the Black Bears would have to leave New Jersey with aContinueContinue reading “Black Bears Split Weekend Versus Defending Champs”

Black Bears Offense Fires on All Cylinders in Weekend Sweep

SEWELL, NJ– In what could be the most dominant weekend for the Maryland Black Bears, they travelled to the Philadelphia-adjacent area to take on the newly-minted Philadelphia Rebels and swept the weekend with a high-powered offense and tight defense to carry them to victory. Photo: Jon Pitonzo/FOHS Media Faction SEPTEMBER 23rd, 2022: BLACK BEARS (5)ContinueContinue reading “Black Bears Offense Fires on All Cylinders in Weekend Sweep”

Black Bears Get Three Wins in Statement Showcase Appearance

Photo Jon Pitonzo/ FOHS Media Faction BLAINE, MN– This won’t be your typical weekly review. The Showcase being four games would be plenty of writing and not really give the proper service to what was shown out of the Maryland Black Bears this week. This Showcase showed what this Black Bears team is capable ofContinueContinue reading “Black Bears Get Three Wins in Statement Showcase Appearance”

Towson Women’s Squad Shutter For 2022-23 Season

While we were celebrating the revitalization of the women’s Crab Pot Tournament, we start this week off with some bad news when it comes to women’s club hockey. On Sunday, it was announced that Towson, due to lack of players, will not participate in a competitive season for the 2022-23 season. The announcement was postedContinueContinue reading “Towson Women’s Squad Shutter For 2022-23 Season”

Black Bears Sweep Defending Champs in Opening Weekend

ODENTON, MD– It was 147 days since the Maryland Black Bears touched the ice at Piney Orchard, but the time has come for a new season where hope springs eternal in the chase for the Robertson Cup. But to be the team, you’ve got to beat the team with the team now being the defendingContinueContinue reading “Black Bears Sweep Defending Champs in Opening Weekend”

Women’s Crab Pot Tournament is Back!!

Back in November, I mentioned that it might be time to look at reinstating the Crab Pot Tournament for women’s hockey. It only happened twice in the past and with the growth of club hockey teams in mid-Atlantic corridor, it’d be foolish not to do it– as not all teams have to be Maryland-based, asContinueContinue reading “Women’s Crab Pot Tournament is Back!!”

Welcome the Defending the Den Podcast

Coming this 2022-23 season, PodcastMonsters.com and Chesapeake Hockey Week will welcome the Defending The Den Podcast. This latest podcast will follow the Maryland Black Bears and the ins-and-outs of their season. While it used to be a big part of the Chesapeake Hockey Week, I felt it was time for a change. The Black BearsContinueContinue reading “Welcome the Defending the Den Podcast”

Coaching Changes, Captains, and Camp– Oh My!!

Partially out of hibernation, the Maryland Black Bears made plenty of noise this week as they opened their main camp. Some coaching changes and naming of the 2022-23 captain were revealed as things get started back up at The Den at Piney Orchard. First, the Black Bears announced Kim Weiss has been boosted up toContinueContinue reading “Coaching Changes, Captains, and Camp– Oh My!!”