In a record breaking season, the Maryland Black Bears can add another milestone to their season and franchise with their first alumni signing a pro contract in North America. Wilmer Skoog (2019-20) signed a one-year AHL deal with the Florida Panthers and will play with the Charlotte Checkers of the AHL for the 2023-24 season. Continue reading “Skoog Signs AHL Deal; Becomes First Black Bears Alum to Sign North American Deal”
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Black Bears Split With Danbury Heading Into Playoffs
ODENTON, MD– After last weekend’s idle week, the Black Bears came back to the ice for their final regular season match-up knowing they were the first seed in the East and knowing who they’d take on in the first round. With that, the Black Bears rested some of their players on the weekend as theyContinue reading “Black Bears Split With Danbury Heading Into Playoffs”
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 BearsContinue reading “Welcome the Defending the Den Podcast”
Ottawa Picks Two Maryland-Born Talents in NHL Draft
The 2022 NHL Draft has come and gone and the Ottawa Senators should be the talk of the Old Line State, as they chose two Maryland products during the draft. Stephen Halliday (Glenwood) and Cameron O’Neill (Odenton) were both selected on day two of the Draft after both had very impactful seasons in 2021-22. FirstContinue reading “Ottawa Picks Two Maryland-Born Talents in NHL Draft”
Black Bears Split Weekend to End Marathon Week
ODENTON, MD– In finishing their five games in eight days stretch, the Maryland Black Bears welcomed their rival from Western PA, the Johnstown Tomahawks, to The Den. These games were not without their drama, including a heartbreaker on Saturday night– but allowing the Black Bears to chalk up three out of a possible four pointsContinue reading “Black Bears Split Weekend to End Marathon Week”
In Battle of the East’s Best, Maryland Takes Three of Four Points
ODENTON, MD– Getting back from holiday break, the Maryland Black Bears didn’t wait to get into it, as they took on the top team in the East in the New Jersey Titans. With some highlight reel goals along the way and solid blocks defensively, the Black Bears were able to take three of four pointsContinue reading “In Battle of the East’s Best, Maryland Takes Three of Four Points”
Black Bears Salvage Split Against Danbury
ODENTON, MD– Coming off an off weekend, the Maryland Black Bears got some relief with the return of Aden Bruich, Vlad Polegoshko, and Philip Törnqvist to the line-up this weekend. While Friday night was a rough affair with no luck going Maryland’s way, a dominant Saturday performance allowed the Black Bears to come out ofContinue reading “Black Bears Salvage Split Against Danbury”
Black Bears Split Series in Maine
LEWISTON, ME– Meeting for the second straight weekend, the Maryland Black Bears this time went up to Lewiston, Maine to take on the Nordiques. A usually mild-mannered rivalry took a turn this weekend with plenty of rough stuff spreading over from Friday night into Saturday’s affair. At the end of the weekend, both teams tookContinue reading “Black Bears Split Series in Maine”
Black Bears Split Weekend, Maintain First Place
ODENTON, MD– Riding a four-game winning streak, the Maryland Black Bears met the Northeast Generals at home for the second time in three weeks. Being atop the East Division, Maryland knew they were going to be tested by those chasing, which happened on Friday night in a loss; but they regained their swagger with aContinue reading “Black Bears Split Weekend, Maintain First Place”
Black Bears Continue Winning Ways With Sweep in Jamestown
JAMESTOWN, NY– Returning to Jamestown for the first time since January 25th, 2020, the Maryland Black Bears looked to shake off some bad luck on the times they traveled to southwestern New York. Maryland had only won once in ten visits to Jamestown– October 18th, 2019. With that in mind and a tight East DivisionContinue reading “Black Bears Continue Winning Ways With Sweep in Jamestown”
Clutch And Crab Hockey 