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Black Bears Start 2025-26 Campaign with Split Against Rochester

FAIRPORT, NY– After four-plus long months, the Maryland Black Bears stepped back onto the ice to start off their 2025-26 campaign, as they faced off against the reigning East Division champion Rochester Americans. With tight battles throughout the games, the Black Bears were able to come out of upstate New York with a split onContinueContinue reading “Black Bears Start 2025-26 Campaign with Split Against Rochester”

2024-25 Black Bears Season in Review: Fare Thee Well, Overagers

(The bittersweet time where we bid adieu to the overage players from the Maryland Black Bears who go on to embark on their next chapter in life and hockey. Players are listed by games played with the Black Bears. All photos by Jon Pitonzo, FOHS Media) Kareem El-Bashir (163 GP, 33g, 48a, 81pts): A threeContinueContinue reading “2024-25 Black Bears Season in Review: Fare Thee Well, Overagers”

2024-25 Black Bears Season in Review: The Ups and Downs While Looking for a Three-Peat

Photo: Jon Pitonzo/FOHS Media Faction With back-to-back East Division championships, the 2024-25 Maryland Black Bears not only had a big target on their back, but also plenty to live up to in terms of success. It was a younger team than years previous and there were plenty of moves that took place during the season,ContinueContinue reading “2024-25 Black Bears Season in Review: The Ups and Downs While Looking for a Three-Peat”

Black Bears Season Ends in Game 4 Defeat

LEWISTON, ME– With their season on the line, the Maryland Black Bears looked to Game 4 to try and even the series and for a Game 5. However, after a first period to forget, the Black Bears were unable to get back into the game and had their season ended in the divisional semi finalContinueContinue reading “Black Bears Season Ends in Game 4 Defeat”

Black Bears Clinch 2nd in East After Split in Johnstown

JOHNSTOWN, PA– Heading into the weekend, the Maryland Black Bears knew that they needed two points to lock up the second spot and secure a bye weekend for next weekend. After a solid performance on Friday to secure second place, Saturday showed a new style with a new roster and dropped a heartbreaker to haveContinueContinue reading “Black Bears Clinch 2nd in East After Split in Johnstown”

Black Bears Split in Philadelphia

SEWELL, NJ– Coming off a sweep of Northeast, the Maryland Black Bears looked to stay in the win column with a trip up to South Jersey to take on the Philadelphia Rebels. After a tightly contested Friday match-up that lead to a win, the Black Bears couldn’t get the win on Saturday, leading to aContinueContinue reading “Black Bears Split in Philadelphia”

Black Bears Clinch Playoff Spot in Split to Maine

LEWISTON, ME– For the first time since October, the Black Bears faced the Maine Nordiques in regular season action with a chance to clinch the playoffs. Despite a solid effort on the weekend, the Black Bears did clinch, but split the weekend for a fourth straight time.  Photo: Jon Pitonzo/ FOHS Media Faction FRIDAY FEBRUARYContinueContinue reading “Black Bears Clinch Playoff Spot in Split to Maine”