ABOUT LAST WEEK: The Black Bears opened up their 2023-24 campaign with a split against the rival Tomahawks. Seven different Black Bears scored over the weekend, with Adam Schankula leading the way in the assist category with four over the weekend, while Colin Ronan and Jack Wieneke split time in the crease. Photo: Jon Pitonzo/FOHSContinueContinue reading “Black Bears NAHL Showcase Preview 09/13-16/23”
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Black Bears Split Opening Weekend
This weekend, the Maryland Black Bears were able to put a bow on the success of last season while trying to find their way in the 2023-24 season. They faced off against their rivals from Johnstown and after a rough Friday night, they made Saturday night memorable and split the weekend against the Tomahawks. Photo:ContinueContinue reading “Black Bears Split Opening Weekend”
Black Bears Weekend Preview 09/08-09/23
ABOUT LAST YEARThe Black Bears are kicking off their 2023-24 campaign after capturing the East Division in both the regular season and playoffs. The banner year provided several individual and team records being set, including 40 wins on the year. Photo: Jon Pitonzo/ FOHS Media Faction CAPTAIN KEBREAUDimitry Kebreau was named the 7th captain inContinueContinue reading “Black Bears Weekend Preview 09/08-09/23”
Dimitry Kebreau Named 7th Captain in Black Bears History
Photo: Jon Pitonzo/ FOHS Media Faction ODENTON, MD– Ahead of their sixth season, the Maryland Black Bears announced their leader for the year. It will be none other than Dimitry Kebreau, a Maryland native and third-year Black Bear. Kebreau will be the seventh captain in Black Bears franchise history. Kebreau had a breakout season lastContinueContinue reading “Dimitry Kebreau Named 7th Captain in Black Bears History”
Looking at the 2023-24 Seasons
As we are starting to turn the page to September, that means hockey season is just about here. And here at Clutch and Crab Hockey, we’re ready to go. So here’s some news and notes to start things going. First off, I’m coming home. Yup, I am moving back to Maryland at the end ofContinueContinue reading “Looking at the 2023-24 Seasons”
Black Bears Pick Eight in NAHL Draft
ODENTON, MD– With the long run in the playoffs, the Maryland Black Bears were already embracing the short offseason with the NAHL Draft taking place Wednesday. Even with 13 tender contracts signed during the 2022-23 season, the Black Bears still had some space for incoming players and took full advantage of the spots left over. ContinueContinue reading “Black Bears Pick Eight in NAHL Draft”
Maryland Black Bears 2022-23 Season in Review: My Three Wishes for 2023-24
It’s my yearly wishlist for the upcoming season, but it was hard to come up with many things after a Robertson Cup appearance that’s not “Win the whole thing.” But to get to where you’re going, you’ve got to look where you’ve been. While this past season was a great marker, it does leave moreContinueContinue reading “Maryland Black Bears 2022-23 Season in Review: My Three Wishes for 2023-24”
2022-23 Season in Review: Fare Thee Well, Overagers
It goes along with the junior hockey territory, but it doesn’t make it much easier. Whether it was for a long time for a single-season, saying farewell to the players graduating from junior hockey is always a tough task. The over-age players from this year are a mixed bag from players who have been inContinueContinue reading “2022-23 Season in Review: Fare Thee Well, Overagers”
Maryland Black Bears 2022-23 Season in Review: One For the Record Books
In the fifth season for the Maryland Black Bears, there was plenty to strive for. Just missing out on the 2022 Playoffs left a bit of a chip on the shoulders of the team and a hunger to get back to the playoffs and make some history. Mission: Accomplished. Photo: Jon Pitonzo/FOHS Media Faction TheContinueContinue reading “Maryland Black Bears 2022-23 Season in Review: One For the Record Books”
Black Bears Robertson Cup Bid Ends, Drop Series to Austin
BLAINE, MN– The culmination of the 2022-23 NAHL Season took place this past week in Blaine, Minnesota at Fogerty Arena where the four playoff division winners took to the ice to battle for the Robertson Cup. The Maryland Black Bears, winners of the East Division, took on the Austin Bruins, winners of the Central Division.ContinueContinue reading “Black Bears Robertson Cup Bid Ends, Drop Series to Austin”
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