ELMIRA, NY– In the first meeting between the two teams, the Black Bears tried to set the tone early for themselves on Friday. While they got out big Friday, they held onto for a shootout win. Saturday’s game, they took the lesson learned and took four points on the weekend. File Photo: Jon Pitonzo/ FOHSContinueContinue reading “Black Bears Net Four Points in Elmira”
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Black Bears Split in New Hampshire
HOOKSETT, NH– After a gut-check weekend at home, the Maryland Black Bears set out on the road to take on the New Hampshire Mountain Kings in their first match-up of the season. After a solid Friday night, a third period in Saturday’s game forced a split this weekend. File Photo: Jon Pitonzo/ FOHS Media FactionContinueContinue reading “Black Bears Split in New Hampshire”
Black Bears Split in Maine, Set Up Game 5 Sunday
LEWISTON, ME– After two tight games in Odenton, the Maryland Black Bears headed up to Lewiston to take on the Nordiques in the East Division Final for Games 3 and 4. After a tightly contested Games 1 and 2, it was more of the same for 3 and 4 with each team getting a winContinueContinue reading “Black Bears Split in Maine, Set Up Game 5 Sunday”
Despite Late Push, Black Bears Drop 4-3 Decision to Johnstown
JOHNSTOWN, PA– In a midweek, one-off game, the Maryland Black Bears made their last trip of the regular season to Western PA to take on Johnstown. While Maryland had a very late push, they could not overcome a rough first 40 minutes and drop the Wednesday game 4-3. File Photo: Jon Pitonzo/ FOHS Media FactionContinueContinue reading “Despite Late Push, Black Bears Drop 4-3 Decision to Johnstown”
Black Bears Back On Top After Weekend Sweep of Maine
ODENTON, MD– Coming off a much deserved break for the holidays, the Maryland Black Bears took to home ice to welcome both the 2024 calendar year and the Maine Nordiques in a battle of the top teams in the East Division. Despite a few hiccups, the Black Bears came back rested and with a purposeContinueContinue reading “Black Bears Back On Top After Weekend Sweep of Maine”
Black Bears Weekend Preview 11/10-11/23
Photo: Jon Pitonzo/FOHS Media Faction ABOUT LAST WEEK: The Black Bears welcomed the Rochester Jr. Americans in a spirited match-up that the Black Bears were able to sweep thanks to a win on Friday and shootout win on Saturday. Both Colin Ronan and Owen Lepak notched wins on the weekend, while Adam Schankula registered threeContinueContinue reading “Black Bears Weekend Preview 11/10-11/23”
Skoog Signs AHL Deal; Becomes First Black Bears Alum to Sign North American Deal
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. ContinueContinue reading “Skoog Signs AHL Deal; Becomes First Black Bears Alum to Sign North American Deal”
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 theyContinueContinue 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 BearsContinueContinue 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. PhotoContinueContinue reading “Ottawa Picks Two Maryland-Born Talents in NHL Draft”
Clutch And Crab Hockey 