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Black Bears Sweep Northeast; Take East Lead

ODENTON, MD– In the first of what will be many important weekends to come, the Maryland Black Bears welcomed the Northeast Generals to The Den for control of first place in the East Division early in the season. Thanks to the specialty teams of Maryland, the Black Bears were able to sweep the Generals andContinueContinue reading “Black Bears Sweep Northeast; Take East Lead”

Black Bears Finish Long Weekend with Three Points in Two Games

MIDDLETOWN, NJ/JOHNSTOWN, PA– A most interesting weekend for the Maryland Black Bears, as they we the visitors for two different home openers in two different cities. While the travel was long, the Black Bears looked sharp for the most part and came out of it with a 1-0-1 weekend. Photo via New Jersey Titans/ @NAHLTitansContinueContinue reading “Black Bears Finish Long Weekend with Three Points in Two Games”

Divisional Final Rematch Finishes in Split for Black Bears

ODENTON, MD– Coming back from the NAHL Showcase, the Maryland Black Bears set their sights on divisional play with the Maine Nordiques coming into town for an East Division Final rematch. While some of the names may have changed, the intensity remained as both teams came out firing in Friday’s match, while Saturday’s tilt feltContinueContinue reading “Divisional Final Rematch Finishes in Split for Black Bears”

Black Bears Drop Two in Last Two NAHL Showcase Games

BLAINE, MN– After a successful first two games, the Maryland Black Bears had a bit of bad luck in their final two games, dropping both of them to a score of 4-2. FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 17th, 2021: BLACK BEARS (2) vs. Odessa Jackalopes (4): The Black Bears were able to get off to a quick startContinueContinue reading “Black Bears Drop Two in Last Two NAHL Showcase Games”

Two Days, Two Wins for Maryland at NAHL Showcase

BLAINE, MN– The NAHL is back at the NSC Super Rinks for the 2021 NAHL Showcase, where all the teams from the league head to Blaine, Minnesota to have inter-divisional play for four games. The Maryland Black Bears, having split their first weekend, took to the ice on Wednesday and Thursday against two teams fromContinueContinue reading “Two Days, Two Wins for Maryland at NAHL Showcase”

Black Bears Settle For Weekend Split

ODENTON, MD– After a historic season last year, the Maryland Black Bears got back to the ice for the start of the 2021-22 season trying to build off of what they started last year. Returning nine full-time players and five players who saw some action as affiliated players, the Black Bears in the room knewContinueContinue reading “Black Bears Settle For Weekend Split”

Cole Named 5th Black Bears Captain

The Maryland Black Bears announced their on-ice leadership on Thursday, with Conor Cole being named the fifth captain in Black Bears team history. Alternates for Cole will be Aden Bruich, Philip Törnqvist, Branden Piku, and Brad McNeil. Conor Cole/ Photo via Maryland Black Bears Cole is in his second season with the Black Bears afterContinueContinue reading “Cole Named 5th Black Bears Captain”

Carolina Hurricanes Select Montgomery in 2021 Draft

For the first time since 2016, a Marylander was selected in the NHL Draft. Bryce Montgomery had his named selected by the Carolina Hurricanes at pick 170. The Bowie native, currently playing with the London Knights, came up through the Washington Little Capitals and Team Maryland programs, while spending a brief time at DeMatha Catholic.ContinueContinue reading “Carolina Hurricanes Select Montgomery in 2021 Draft”

Maryland Selects Seven in 2021 NAHL Draft

The 2021 NAHL Draft has come and gone, with the Maryland Black Bears taking seven players overall, including one familiar face returning to The Den for the 2021-22 season. With the 18th pick in the first round, the Black Bears picked forward Tyler Young from the Islanders HC of the NCDC. Young is committed toContinueContinue reading “Maryland Selects Seven in 2021 NAHL Draft”

Black Bears Trade Friedman, Kurtas to Corpus Christi

Photo Jon Pitonzo/FOHS Media Faction The Maryland Black Bears made a move less than a week before the NAHL Draft by trading Jude Kurtas and Grady Friedman to the Corpus Christi IceRays for a Tender contract, a 5th round pick in the 2021 NAHL Draft, and Conditional 2022 NAHL Draft Pick. The duo of KurtasContinueContinue reading “Black Bears Trade Friedman, Kurtas to Corpus Christi”